Heartsease Primary Academy vs Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartsease Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
| Measure | Heartsease Primary Academy Norwich, East of England | Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,872 | #1041 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11306 of 15,697 | #8644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 398 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.heartseaseprimary.co.uk/ | www.hillsideavenue.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 34.6).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 50%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy is the larger school with 398 students compared with 378.
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 Heartsease Primary Academy better than Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe ranks higher (47.1 vs 34.6 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 Heartsease Primary Academy and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heartsease Primary Academy: 398. Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heartsease Primary Academy and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe rank in East of England?
Heartsease Primary Academy is 1367th of 1,872 and Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is 1041st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).