Drake Primary School vs The Thetford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 663 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
The Thetford Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,398 students
| Measure | Drake Primary School Thetford, East of England | The Thetford Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1620 of 1,872 | #279 of 460 |
| National rank | #13591 of 15,697 | #2294 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 413 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.drake.norfolk.sch.uk | www.thethetfordacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Thetford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 22.6).
- •The Thetford Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 413.
- •Drake Primary School is a local authority school while The Thetford 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 The Thetford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Thetford Academy ranks higher (43.6 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 The Thetford Academy?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drake Primary School: 413. The Thetford Academy: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drake Primary School and The Thetford Academy rank in East of England?
Drake Primary School is 1620th of 1,872 and The Thetford Academy is 279th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).