Dersingham Primary School vs Heacham Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.5 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
Heacham Junior School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
94 students
| Measure | Dersingham Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | Heacham Junior School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1472 of 1,872 | #1217 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12281 of 15,697 | #9999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 199 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.heachamjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heacham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 29.6).
- •Heacham Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 59%).
- •Heacham Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Dersingham Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 94.
- •Dersingham Primary School is a local authority school while Heacham Junior School 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 Heacham Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Heacham Junior School ranks higher (40.7 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 Heacham Junior School?
About 7.5 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. Heacham Junior School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dersingham Primary School and Heacham Junior School rank in East of England?
Dersingham Primary School is 1472nd of 1,872 and Heacham Junior School is 1217th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).