Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Hemblington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
Hemblington Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Norwich, East of England | Hemblington Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1436 of 1,872 | #1726 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11908 of 15,697 | #14363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 103 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 40% |
| 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.southwalshamfairhaven.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 17.5).
- •Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 40%).
- •Hemblington Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 103.
- •Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Hemblington Primary School 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 Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Hemblington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 17.5 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 Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Hemblington Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 103. Hemblington Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Hemblington Primary School rank in East of England?
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1436th of 1,872 and Hemblington Primary School is 1726th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).