Falcon Junior School vs The Open Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
417 students
The Open Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
529 students
| Measure | Falcon Junior School Norwich, East of England | The Open Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1473 of 1,872 | #420 of 460 |
| National rank | #12282 of 15,697 | #3512 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 417 | 529 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 529 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 17.2 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.falcon.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.open-academy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Falcon Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 20.4).
- •The Open Academy is the larger school with 529 students compared with 417.
- •Falcon Junior School is a local authority school while The Open 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 Falcon Junior School better than The Open Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Falcon Junior School ranks higher (29.6 vs 20.4 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 Falcon Junior School and The Open Academy?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falcon Junior School: 417. The Open Academy: 529. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falcon Junior School and The Open Academy rank in East of England?
Falcon Junior School is 1473rd of 1,872 and The Open Academy is 420th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).