Ixworth Church of England Primary School vs Norton CEVC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ixworth Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
Norton CEVC Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Ixworth Church of England Primary School Bury St. Edmunds, East of England | Norton CEVC Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1793 of 1,872 | #267 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14839 of 15,697 | #2084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 163 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Bury St. Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | sites.google.com/tilian.org.uk/ixworthceprimary/home | www.norton.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton CEVC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 13.7).
- •Norton CEVC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 40%).
- •Norton CEVC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Norton CEVC Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 163.
- •Ixworth Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Norton CEVC 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 Ixworth Church of England Primary School better than Norton CEVC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton CEVC Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 13.7 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 Ixworth Church of England Primary School and Norton CEVC Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bury St. Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ixworth Church of England Primary School: 163. Norton CEVC Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ixworth Church of England Primary School and Norton CEVC Primary School rank in East of England?
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is 1793rd of 1,872 and Norton CEVC Primary School is 267th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).