Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery vs Thompson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.7 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
Thompson Primary School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Thetford, East of England | Thompson Primary School Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1166 of 1,872 | #1312 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9654 of 15,697 | #10801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greathockhamprimary.org | www.thompson.cee.coop |
The verdict
- •Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 37.1).
- •Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 99 students compared with 93.
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 Thompson Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (42.3 vs 37.1 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 Thompson Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery: 99. Thompson Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery and Thompson Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is 1166th of 1,872 and Thompson Primary School is 1312th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).