Drake Primary School vs Norwich Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 744 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Primary School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Norwich Road Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
| Measure | Drake Primary School Thetford, East of England | Norwich Road Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1620 of 1,872 | #1345 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13591 of 15,697 | #11090 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk | www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Norwich Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 22.6).
- •Norwich Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 40%).
- •Norwich Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Drake Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 317.
- •Drake Primary School is a local authority school while Norwich Road 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 Drake Primary School better than Norwich Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norwich Road Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 22.6 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 Drake Primary School and Norwich Road Academy?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake Primary School: 413. Norwich Road Academy: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake Primary School and Norwich Road Academy rank in East of England?
Drake Primary School is 1620th of 1,872 and Norwich Road Academy is 1345th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).