Discovery Primary Academy vs Norwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Norwood Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Discovery Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England | Norwood Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1276 of 1,872 | #402 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10475 of 15,697 | #3181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 419 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.discoveryprimary.com/ | www.norwood-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Norwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 38.4).
- •Norwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Norwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Discovery Primary Academy is the larger school with 419 students compared with 200.
- •Discovery Primary Academy is a academy school while Norwood Primary School is a local authority 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 Discovery Primary Academy better than Norwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norwood Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 38.4 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 Discovery Primary Academy and Norwood Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Discovery Primary Academy: 419. Norwood Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Discovery Primary Academy and Norwood Primary School rank in East of England?
Discovery Primary Academy is 1276th of 1,872 and Norwood Primary School is 402nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).