Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe vs Orton Wistow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 113 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
Orton Wistow Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich, East of England | Orton Wistow Primary School Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 1,872 | #798 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8644 of 15,697 | #6651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 378 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillsideavenue.org/ | www.ortonwistowprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Orton Wistow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 47.1).
- •Orton Wistow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 50%).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
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 Orton Wistow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orton Wistow Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 47.1 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 Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe and Orton Wistow Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe: 378. Orton Wistow Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe and Orton Wistow Primary School rank in East of England?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is 1041st of 1,872 and Orton Wistow Primary School is 798th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).