East Harling Primary School and Nursery vs Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Harling Primary School and Nursery
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Diss · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
72 students
| Measure | East Harling Primary School and Nursery Norwich, East of England | Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy Diss, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1610 of 1,872 | #1037 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13515 of 15,697 | #8620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 191 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 8% |
| 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 | Diss |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eastharlingprimary.co.uk | garboldisham.stbenets.org |
The verdict
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 23.1).
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 40%).
- •Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •East Harling Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 191 students compared with 72.
- •East Harling Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Garboldisham Church of England Primary 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 East Harling Primary School and Nursery better than Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 23.1 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 East Harling Primary School and Nursery and Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Diss in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Harling Primary School and Nursery: 191. Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Harling Primary School and Nursery and Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
East Harling Primary School and Nursery is 1610th of 1,872 and Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy is 1037th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).