Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
148 students
| Measure | Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Norwich, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1673 of 1,872 | #1561 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13962 of 15,697 | #12982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 84 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.forncett.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscoejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 20.1).
- •St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 33%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is the larger school with 148 students compared with 84.
- •Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Junior 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 Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy ranks higher (26.1 vs 20.1 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 Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 84. St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1673rd of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is 1561st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).