Hillside Primary School vs Ormiston Herman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Ormiston Herman Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Great Yarmouth, East of England | Ormiston Herman Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,872 | #360 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,697 | #2836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 111.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Great Yarmouth | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillside.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.ohacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Herman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 29.5).
- •Ormiston Herman Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 43%).
- •Ormiston Herman Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Ormiston Herman Academy is the larger school with 420 students compared with 212.
- •Hillside Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston Herman Academy is a academy 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 Primary School better than Ormiston Herman Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Herman Academy ranks higher (75.8 vs 29.5 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 Primary School and Ormiston Herman Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary School: 212. Ormiston Herman Academy: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and Ormiston Herman Academy rank in East of England?
Hillside Primary School is 1480th of 1,872 and Ormiston Herman Academy is 360th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).