George White Junior School vs Magdalen Gates Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 468 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George White Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
218 students
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | George White Junior School Norwich, East of England | Magdalen Gates Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1603 of 1,872 | #1275 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13437 of 15,697 | #10461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 67.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.georgewhitejunior.co.uk/ | www.magdalengates.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Magdalen Gates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 23.6).
- •Magdalen Gates Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •George White Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •George White Junior School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 194.
- •George White Junior School is a academy school while Magdalen Gates Primary 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 George White Junior School better than Magdalen Gates Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Magdalen Gates Primary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 23.6 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 George White Junior School and Magdalen Gates Primary School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George White Junior School: 218. Magdalen Gates Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George White Junior School and Magdalen Gates Primary School rank in East of England?
George White Junior School is 1603rd of 1,872 and Magdalen Gates Primary School is 1275th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).