Hempnall Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempnall Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
155 students
St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
148 students
| Measure | Hempnall Primary School Norwich, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 1,872 | #1561 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6934 of 15,697 | #12982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 155 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.hempnall.norfolk.sch.uk | www.stmaryscoejunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hempnall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 26.1).
- •Hempnall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 50%).
- •Hempnall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Hempnall Primary School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 148.
- •Hempnall Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is a academy 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 Hempnall Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hempnall Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.1 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 Hempnall Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempnall Primary School: 155. St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempnall Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy rank in East of England?
Hempnall Primary School is 836th of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy is 1561st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).