Filby Primary School vs Hemsby Primary School
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.
Filby Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
Hemsby Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
| Measure | Filby Primary School Great Yarmouth, East of England | Hemsby Primary School Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #538 of 1,872 | #1612 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4433 of 15,697 | #13532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 122 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.filbyprisch-norfolk.co.uk | c2cfed.org/hemsby/ |
The verdict
- •Filby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 23.0).
- •Filby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 45%).
- •Filby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hemsby Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 122.
- •Filby Primary School is a academy school while Hemsby Primary School is a local authority 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 Filby Primary School better than Hemsby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Filby Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 23.0 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 Filby Primary School and Hemsby Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Filby Primary School: 122. Hemsby Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Filby Primary School and Hemsby Primary School rank in East of England?
Filby Primary School is 538th of 1,872 and Hemsby Primary School is 1612th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).