Heacham Junior School vs Hunstanton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heacham Junior School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
94 students
Hunstanton Primary School
Hunstanton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Heacham Junior School King's Lynn, East of England | Hunstanton Primary School Hunstanton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1217 of 1,872 | #1434 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9999 of 15,697 | #11885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | King's Lynn | Hunstanton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heachamjunior.co.uk | www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heacham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 31.7).
- •Heacham Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •Hunstanton Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 94.
- •Heacham Junior School is a academy school while Hunstanton 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 Heacham Junior School better than Hunstanton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heacham Junior School ranks higher (40.7 vs 31.7 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 Heacham Junior School and Hunstanton Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and Hunstanton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heacham Junior School: 94. Hunstanton Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heacham Junior School and Hunstanton Primary School rank in East of England?
Heacham Junior School is 1217th of 1,872 and Hunstanton Primary School is 1434th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).