Heacham Junior School vs Smithdon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 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
Smithdon High School
Hunstanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
| Measure | Heacham Junior School King's Lynn, East of England | Smithdon High School Hunstanton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1217 of 1,872 | #350 of 460 |
| National rank | #9999 of 15,697 | #2814 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 94 | 579 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 579 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | King's Lynn | Hunstanton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heachamjunior.co.uk | www.smithdonhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Heacham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 32.8).
- •Smithdon High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 94.
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 Smithdon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Heacham Junior School ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.8 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 Smithdon High School?
About 3.6 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. Smithdon High School: 579. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heacham Junior School and Smithdon High School rank in East of England?
Heacham Junior School is 1217th of 1,872 and Smithdon High School is 350th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).