Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School vs Thurlton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
176 students
Thurlton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
69 students
| Measure | Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School Norwich, East of England | Thurlton Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1365 of 1,872 | #1597 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11303 of 15,697 | #13376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 176 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.freethorpe.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.thurlton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 24.0).
- •Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 33%).
- •Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 69.
- •Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Thurlton Primary School 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 Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School better than Thurlton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (34.6 vs 24.0 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 Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School and Thurlton Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School: 176. Thurlton Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School and Thurlton Primary School rank in East of England?
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School is 1365th of 1,872 and Thurlton Primary School is 1597th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).