Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery vs Rocklands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
99 students
Rocklands Community Primary School
Attleborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
| Measure | Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Thetford, East of England | Rocklands Community Primary School Attleborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1166 of 1,872 | #245 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9654 of 15,697 | #1885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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 | Thetford | Attleborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greathockhamprimary.org | www.rocklands.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rocklands Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 42.3).
- •Rocklands Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 65%).
- •Rocklands Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 99 students compared with 73.
- •Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Rocklands Community 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 Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery better than Rocklands Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rocklands Community Primary School ranks higher (81.8 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 Hockham Primary School and Nursery and Rocklands Community Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Attleborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery: 99. Rocklands Community Primary School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery and Rocklands Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is 1166th of 1,872 and Rocklands Community Primary School is 245th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).