Grove House Infant and Nursery School vs Northgate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
Dereham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
83 students
Northgate High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,203 students
| Measure | Grove House Infant and Nursery School Dereham, East of England | Northgate High School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1479 of 1,872 | #303 of 460 |
| National rank | #12308 of 15,697 | #2500 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 83 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.grovehouseinfant.org/ | www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 29.5).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 83.
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 Grove House Infant and Nursery School better than Northgate High School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate High School ranks higher (39.1 vs 29.5 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 Grove House Infant and Nursery School and Northgate High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove House Infant and Nursery School: 83. Northgate High School: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove House Infant and Nursery School and Northgate High School rank in East of England?
Grove House Infant and Nursery School is 1479th of 1,872 and Northgate High School is 303rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).