Jane Austen College vs Magdalen Gates Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 768 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jane Austen College
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,085 students
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Jane Austen College Norwich, East of England | Magdalen Gates Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 460 | #1275 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #746 of 4,090 | #10461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,085 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,085 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege | www.magdalengates.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jane Austen College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 38.5).
- •Jane Austen College is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 194.
- •Jane Austen College is a academy school while Magdalen Gates 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 Jane Austen College better than Magdalen Gates Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jane Austen College ranks higher (76.0 vs 38.5 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 Jane Austen College and Magdalen Gates Primary School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jane Austen College: 1,085. Magdalen Gates Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jane Austen College and Magdalen Gates Primary School rank in East of England?
Jane Austen College is 91st of 460 and Magdalen Gates Primary School is 1275th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).