Hellesdon High School vs Mile Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hellesdon High School
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,476 students
Mile Cross Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Hellesdon High School Norwich, East of England | Mile Cross Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 460 | #1008 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2710 of 4,090 | #8413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,476 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,476 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 114.4% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hellesdon.net | www.milecrossprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Mile Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 34.8).
- •Hellesdon High School is the larger school with 1,476 students compared with 465.
- •Hellesdon High 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 Hellesdon High School better than Mile Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mile Cross Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.8 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 Hellesdon High School and Mile Cross Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hellesdon High School: 1,476. Mile Cross Primary School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hellesdon High School and Mile Cross Primary School rank in East of England?
Hellesdon High School is 333rd of 460 and Mile Cross Primary School is 1008th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).