Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe vs St William's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 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
St William's Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe Norwich, East of England | St William's Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 1,872 | #1505 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8644 of 15,697 | #12473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 378 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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.st-williams.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 28.8).
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •St William's Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 378.
- •Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is a academy school while St William's 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 Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe better than St William's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe ranks higher (47.1 vs 28.8 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 St William's Primary School?
About 1.2 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. St William's Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe and St William's Primary School rank in East of England?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is 1041st of 1,872 and St William's Primary School is 1505th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).