Garvestone Community Primary School vs Toftwood Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvestone Community Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students
Toftwood Infant School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
205 students
| Measure | Garvestone Community Primary School Norwich, East of England | Toftwood Infant School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #191 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #1454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 56 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 56 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.7% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.garvestone.norfolk.sch.uk | toftwoodfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Toftwood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 58.1).
- •Toftwood Infant School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 56.
- •Garvestone Community Primary School is a academy school while Toftwood Infant 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 Garvestone Community Primary School better than Toftwood Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Toftwood Infant School ranks higher (84.9 vs 58.1 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 Garvestone Community Primary School and Toftwood Infant School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garvestone Community Primary School: 56. Toftwood Infant School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garvestone Community Primary School and Toftwood Infant School rank in East of England?
Garvestone Community Primary School is unranked and Toftwood Infant School is 191st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).