Cromer Academy vs St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cromer Academy
Cromer · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
61 students
| Measure | Cromer Academy Cromer, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 460 | #1577 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1189 of 4,090 | #13185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 665 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 58.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cromer | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/cromeracademy | www.stmarysroughton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cromer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 25.0).
- •Cromer Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 61.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cromer Academy better than St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cromer Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cromer Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cromer Academy: 665. St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cromer Academy and St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Cromer Academy is 152nd of 460 and St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1577th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).