Gresham's School vs Sheringham Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gresham's School
Holt · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
876 students
Sheringham Community Primary School
Sheringham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
| Measure | Gresham's School Holt, East of England | Sheringham Community Primary School Sheringham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 460 | #1377 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2628 of 4,090 | #11425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 876 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 876 | 398 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 57.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.9 | – |
| town | Holt | Sheringham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greshams.com/ | www.sheringhamprimary.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gresham's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 34.0).
- •Gresham's School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 398.
- •Gresham's School is a independent school while Sheringham 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 Gresham's School better than Sheringham Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gresham's School ranks higher (36.5 vs 34.0 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 Gresham's School and Sheringham Community Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Holt and Sheringham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gresham's School: 876. Sheringham Community Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gresham's School and Sheringham Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Gresham's School is 322nd of 460 and Sheringham Community Primary School is 1377th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).