Drayton Community Infant School vs Nightingale Infant & Nursery 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.
Drayton Community Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
185 students
Nightingale Infant & Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
169 students
| Measure | Drayton Community Infant School Norwich, East of England | Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,872 | #103 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1325 of 15,697 | #780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 185 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.nightingaleinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nightingale Infant & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 85.7).
- •Drayton Community Infant School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 169.
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 Nightingale Infant & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Nightingale Infant & Nursery School ranks higher (90.2 vs 85.7 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 Nightingale Infant & Nursery School?
About 1.8 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. Nightingale Infant & Nursery School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drayton Community Infant School and Nightingale Infant & Nursery School rank in East of England?
Drayton Community Infant School is 173rd of 1,872 and Nightingale Infant & Nursery School is 103rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).