Lakenham Primary School vs Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km 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
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
428 students
| Measure | Lakenham Primary School Norwich, East of England | Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1471 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #12244 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 419 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 32% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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.townclose.com |
The verdict
- •Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 419.
- •Lakenham Primary School is a local authority school while Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is a independent 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 Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory 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 Lakenham Primary School and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakenham Primary School: 419. Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakenham Primary School and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Lakenham Primary School is 1471st of 1,872 and Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).