Lionwood Infant and Nursery School vs St William's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
212 students
St William's Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Lionwood Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England | St William's Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #681 of 1,872 | #1505 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #5570 of 15,697 | #12473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.lionwoodinfant.co.uk/ | www.st-williams.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lionwood Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 28.8).
- •St William's Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 212.
- •Lionwood Infant and Nursery School is a academy school while St William's 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 Lionwood Infant and Nursery School better than St William's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lionwood Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (61.4 vs 28.8 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 Lionwood Infant and Nursery School and St William's Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School: 212. St William's Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lionwood Infant and Nursery School and St William's Primary School rank in East of England?
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School is 681st of 1,872 and St William's Primary School is 1505th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).