Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe vs Lionwood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
Lionwood Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich, East of England | Lionwood Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 1,872 | #1725 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8644 of 15,697 | #14347 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 378 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.hillsideavenue.org/ | www.lionwoodjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 17.6).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is the larger school with 378 students compared with 239.
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 Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe better than Lionwood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe ranks higher (47.1 vs 17.6 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 Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe and Lionwood Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe: 378. Lionwood Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe and Lionwood Junior School rank in East of England?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is 1041st of 1,872 and Lionwood Junior School is 1725th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).