Heartsease Primary Academy vs Lionwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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 Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Heartsease Primary Academy Norwich, East of England | Lionwood Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,872 | #1725 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11306 of 15,697 | #14347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 398 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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.lionwoodjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heartsease Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 17.6).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 45%).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Heartsease Primary Academy is the larger school with 398 students compared with 239.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Heartsease Primary Academy ranks higher (34.6 vs 17.6 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 Junior School?
About 1.2 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 Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heartsease Primary Academy and Lionwood Junior School rank in East of England?
Heartsease Primary Academy is 1367th of 1,872 and Lionwood Junior School is 1725th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).