Lakenham Primary School vs The Free School Norwich
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 939 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakenham Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
The Free School Norwich
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Lakenham Primary School Norwich, East of England | The Free School Norwich Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1471 of 1,872 | #1501 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #12244 of 15,697 | #12453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 419 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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.lakenhamprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.freeschoolnorwich.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.8 vs 28.9).
- •The Free School Norwich does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 45%).
- •Lakenham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Lakenham Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 180.
- •Lakenham Primary School is a local authority school while The Free School Norwich 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 Lakenham Primary School better than The Free School Norwich?
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 Lakenham Primary School and The Free School Norwich?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakenham Primary School: 419. The Free School Norwich: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakenham Primary School and The Free School Norwich rank in East of England?
Lakenham Primary School is 1471st of 1,872 and The Free School Norwich is 1501st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).