Hethersett Academy vs Swavesey Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 87 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
Swavesey Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,254 students
| Measure | Hethersett Academy Norwich, East of England | Swavesey Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 460 | #75 of 460 |
| National rank | #263 of 4,090 | #516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,250 | 1,254 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,250 | 1,254 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.0 | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.3% | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.67 | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/hethersettacademy | www.swaveseyvc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hethersett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 82.7).
- •Swavesey Village College is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 1,250.
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 Swavesey Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Hethersett Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 82.7 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 Swavesey Village College?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hethersett Academy: 1,250. Swavesey Village College: 1,254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hethersett Academy and Swavesey Village College rank in East of England?
Hethersett Academy is 36th of 460 and Swavesey Village College is 75th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).