Hethersett Academy vs Little Melton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hethersett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
Little Melton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
119 students
| Measure | Hethersett Academy Norwich, East of England | Little Melton Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 460 | #689 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #263 of 4,090 | #5651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,250 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,250 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy | www.littlemeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hethersett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 61.0).
- •Hethersett Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 119.
- •Hethersett Academy is a academy school while Little Melton 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 Hethersett Academy better than Little Melton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hethersett Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 61.0 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 Hethersett Academy and Little Melton Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hethersett Academy: 1,250. Little Melton Primary School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hethersett Academy and Little Melton Primary School rank in East of England?
Hethersett Academy is 36th of 460 and Little Melton Primary School is 689th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).