Dersingham Primary School vs Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dersingham Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
199 students
Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
| Measure | Dersingham Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1472 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #12281 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dersingham.norfolk.sch.uk | www.flitcham.dneat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 29.6).
- •Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Dersingham Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 42.
- •Dersingham Primary School is a local authority school while Flitcham Church of England Primary 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 Dersingham Primary School better than Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (70.5 vs 29.6 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 Dersingham Primary School and Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dersingham Primary School: 199. Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dersingham Primary School and Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Dersingham Primary School is 1472nd of 1,872 and Flitcham Church of England Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).