Heartsease Primary Academy vs Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 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
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
212 students
| Measure | Heartsease Primary Academy Norwich, East of England | Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,872 | #681 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11306 of 15,697 | #5570 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 398 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.lionwoodinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lionwood Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 34.6).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy is the larger school with 398 students compared with 212.
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 Lionwood Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Lionwood Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (61.4 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 Lionwood Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heartsease Primary Academy: 398. Lionwood Infant and Nursery School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heartsease Primary Academy and Lionwood Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Heartsease Primary Academy is 1367th of 1,872 and Lionwood Infant and Nursery School is 681st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).