Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School vs Mulbarton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students
Mulbarton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Downham Market, East of England | Mulbarton Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 1,872 | #669 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5448 of 15,697 | #5479 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.mulbartonprimary.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.9 vs 61.8).
- •Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Mulbarton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
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 Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School better than Mulbarton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and Mulbarton Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Downham Market and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School: 404. Mulbarton Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School and Mulbarton Primary School rank in East of England?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is 664th of 1,872 and Mulbarton Primary School is 669th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).