Heather Avenue Infant School vs Mile Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heather Avenue Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
99 students
Mile Cross Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Heather Avenue Infant School Norwich, East of England | Mile Cross Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 1,872 | #1008 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4840 of 15,697 | #8413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 99 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.heatheravenue.co.uk/ | www.milecrossprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Heather Avenue Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 48.1).
- •Mile Cross Primary School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 99.
- •Heather Avenue Infant School is a academy school while Mile Cross 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 Heather Avenue Infant School better than Mile Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heather Avenue Infant School ranks higher (65.0 vs 48.1 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 Heather Avenue Infant School and Mile Cross Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heather Avenue Infant School: 99. Mile Cross Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heather Avenue Infant School and Mile Cross Primary School rank in East of England?
Heather Avenue Infant School is 602nd of 1,872 and Mile Cross Primary School is 1008th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).