Dussindale Primary School vs Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dussindale Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
| Measure | Dussindale Primary School Norwich, East of England | Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1446 of 1,872 | #1041 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12031 of 15,697 | #8644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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.dussindaleprimary.co.uk/ | www.hillsideavenue.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 31.0).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 46%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is the larger school with 378 students compared with 362.
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 Dussindale Primary School better than Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe ranks higher (47.1 vs 31.0 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 Dussindale Primary School and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dussindale Primary School: 362. Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dussindale Primary School and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe rank in East of England?
Dussindale Primary School is 1446th of 1,872 and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is 1041st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).