Lionwood Junior School vs Norwich School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lionwood Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
Norwich School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Lionwood Junior School Norwich, East of England | Norwich School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1725 of 1,872 | #427 of 460 |
| National rank | #14347 of 15,697 | #3548 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 239 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 12.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.2 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.lionwoodjunior.co.uk | www.norwich-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norwich School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.9 vs 17.6).
- •Norwich School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 239.
- •Lionwood Junior School is a academy school while Norwich 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 Lionwood Junior School better than Norwich School?
On the Success Index (England), Norwich School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.6 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 Junior School and Norwich School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lionwood Junior School: 239. Norwich School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lionwood Junior School and Norwich School rank in East of England?
Lionwood Junior School is 1725th of 1,872 and Norwich School is 427th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).