Jane Austen College vs Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 535 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
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
635 students
| Measure | Jane Austen College Norwich, East of England | Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #91 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #746 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,085 | 635 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,085 | 635 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 40.4 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.inspirationtrust.org/janeaustencollege | www.inspirationtrust.org/sirisaacnewtonsixthform |
The verdict
- •Jane Austen College is the larger school with 1,085 students compared with 635.
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 Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School?
About 535 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. Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School: 635. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School rank in East of England?
Jane Austen College is 91st of 460 and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).