Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School vs The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
91 students
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
101 students
| Measure | Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School Thetford, East of England | The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1648 of 1,872 | #920 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13784 of 15,697 | #7612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 91 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 75% |
| 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 | duc.graceschools.org.uk/ | nor.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 21.3).
- •The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold is the larger school with 101 students compared with 91.
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 Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School better than The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold?
On the Success Index (England), The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold ranks higher (51.8 vs 21.3 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 Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School and The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School: 91. The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold: 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School and The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold rank in East of England?
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School is 1648th of 1,872 and The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold is 920th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).