Firside Junior School vs Heather Avenue Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 840 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firside Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
327 students
Heather Avenue Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
99 students
| Measure | Firside Junior School Norwich, East of England | Heather Avenue Infant School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,872 | #602 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6998 of 15,697 | #4840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 327 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 58.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior | www.heatheravenue.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heather Avenue Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 54.5).
- •Firside Junior School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 99.
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 Firside Junior School better than Heather Avenue Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Heather Avenue Infant School ranks higher (65.0 vs 54.5 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 Firside Junior School and Heather Avenue Infant School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firside Junior School: 327. Heather Avenue Infant School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firside Junior School and Heather Avenue Infant School rank in East of England?
Firside Junior School is 843rd of 1,872 and Heather Avenue Infant School is 602nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).