Great Ellingham Primary School vs Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ellingham Primary School
Attleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
| Measure | Great Ellingham Primary School Attleborough, East of England | Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #569 of 1,872 | #1166 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4662 of 15,697 | #9654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Attleborough | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatellingham.norfolk.sch.uk | www.greathockhamprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Great Ellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 42.3).
- •Great Ellingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •Great Ellingham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Great Ellingham Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 99.
- •Great Ellingham Primary School is a local authority school while Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery 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 Great Ellingham Primary School better than Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Great Ellingham Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 42.3 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 Great Ellingham Primary School and Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Attleborough and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ellingham Primary School: 178. Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ellingham Primary School and Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Great Ellingham Primary School is 569th of 1,872 and Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is 1166th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).