Litcham School vs Necton VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Litcham School
King's Lynn · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
727 students
Necton VA Primary School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
| Measure | Litcham School King's Lynn, East of England | Necton VA Primary School Swaffham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #262 of 460 | #1588 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2146 of 4,090 | #13280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 727 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 727 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 119.8% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | King's Lynn | Swaffham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.litchamschool.org.uk | www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Litcham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 24.5).
- •Litcham School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Litcham School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Litcham School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 198.
- •Litcham School is a academy school while Necton VA 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 Litcham School better than Necton VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Litcham School ranks higher (46.3 vs 24.5 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 Litcham School and Necton VA Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and Swaffham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Litcham School: 727. Necton VA Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Litcham School and Necton VA Primary School rank in East of England?
Litcham School is 262nd of 460 and Necton VA Primary School is 1588th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).