Hemblington Primary School vs Rackheath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemblington Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
Rackheath Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Hemblington Primary School Norwich, East of England | Rackheath Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1726 of 1,872 | #1021 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14363 of 15,697 | #8497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk | www.rackheath.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rackheath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 17.5).
- •Rackheath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 40%).
- •Rackheath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Rackheath Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 176.
- •Hemblington Primary School is a academy school while Rackheath 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 Hemblington Primary School better than Rackheath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rackheath Primary School ranks higher (47.7 vs 17.5 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 Hemblington Primary School and Rackheath Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hemblington Primary School: 176. Rackheath Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hemblington Primary School and Rackheath Primary School rank in East of England?
Hemblington Primary School is 1726th of 1,872 and Rackheath Primary School is 1021st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).