Gaywood Primary School vs South Wootton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaywood Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
South Wootton Infant School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
| Measure | Gaywood Primary School King's Lynn, East of England | South Wootton Infant School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #728 of 1,872 | #235 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6047 of 15,697 | #1807 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 353 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk | www.southwoottonfederation.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Wootton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 59.0).
- •Gaywood Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 156.
- •Gaywood Primary School is a academy school while South Wootton 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 Gaywood Primary School better than South Wootton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), South Wootton Infant School ranks higher (82.4 vs 59.0 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 Gaywood Primary School and South Wootton Infant School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gaywood Primary School: 353. South Wootton Infant School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gaywood Primary School and South Wootton Infant School rank in East of England?
Gaywood Primary School is 728th of 1,872 and South Wootton Infant School is 235th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).