Drake Primary School vs Redcastle Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km 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
Redcastle Family School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | Drake Primary School Thetford, East of England | Redcastle Family School Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1620 of 1,872 | #1230 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13591 of 15,697 | #10085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.redcastleschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Redcastle Family School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 22.6).
- •Redcastle Family School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 40%).
- •Drake Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 277.
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 Redcastle Family School?
On the Success Index (England), Redcastle Family School ranks higher (40.3 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 Redcastle Family School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake Primary School: 413. Redcastle Family School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake Primary School and Redcastle Family School rank in East of England?
Drake Primary School is 1620th of 1,872 and Redcastle Family School is 1230th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).