Glade Academy vs The Free School Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glade Academy
Brandon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
The Free School Norwich
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Glade Academy Brandon, East of England | The Free School Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1499 of 1,872 | #1501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12437 of 15,697 | #12453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 42.9% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Brandon | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gladeacademy.co.uk | www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (28.9 vs 28.9).
- •Glade Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 46%).
- •The Free School Norwich does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Glade Academy better than The Free School Norwich?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glade Academy and The Free School Norwich?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glade Academy: 180. The Free School Norwich: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glade Academy and The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
Glade Academy is 1499th of 1,872 and The Free School Norwich is 1501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).