Drayton Community Infant School vs Horsford CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Community Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
185 students
Horsford CofE VA Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
354 students
| Measure | Drayton Community Infant School Norwich, East of England | Horsford CofE VA Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,872 | #964 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1325 of 15,697 | #8012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 185 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.draytoninfantschool.co.uk/ | www.horsfordprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Drayton Community Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 49.9).
- •Horsford CofE VA Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 185.
- •Drayton Community Infant School is a academy school while Horsford CofE VA 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 Drayton Community Infant School better than Horsford CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drayton Community Infant School ranks higher (85.7 vs 49.9 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 Drayton Community Infant School and Horsford CofE VA Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drayton Community Infant School: 185. Horsford CofE VA Primary School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Community Infant School and Horsford CofE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Drayton Community Infant School is 173rd of 1,872 and Horsford CofE VA Primary School is 964th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).