Firside Junior School vs Hellesdon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km 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
Hellesdon High School
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,476 students
| Measure | Firside Junior School Norwich, East of England | Hellesdon High School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #843 of 1,872 | #333 of 460 |
| National rank | #6998 of 15,697 | #2710 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 327 | 1,476 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 1,476 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 114.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior | www.hellesdon.net |
The verdict
- •Firside Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 34.8).
- •Hellesdon High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 327.
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 Hellesdon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Firside Junior School ranks higher (54.5 vs 34.8 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 Hellesdon High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firside Junior School: 327. Hellesdon High School: 1,476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firside Junior School and Hellesdon High School rank in East of England?
Firside Junior School is 843rd of 1,872 and Hellesdon High School is 333rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).