Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Hilgay Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Downham Market, East of England | Hilgay Riverside Academy Downham Market, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,872 | #1529 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4754 of 15,697 | #12708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Downham Market | Downham Market |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.denver.norfolk.sch.uk | hil.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 27.5).
- •Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 60%).
- •Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 75.
- •Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Hilgay Riverside Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Hilgay Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 27.5 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 Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hilgay Riverside Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Downham Market and Downham Market in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 108. Hilgay Riverside Academy: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hilgay Riverside Academy rank in East of England?
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 589th of 1,872 and Hilgay Riverside Academy is 1529th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).