Magdalen Gates Primary School vs Sewell Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 886 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Sewell Park Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
775 students
| Measure | Magdalen Gates Primary School Norwich, East of England | Sewell Park Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1275 of 1,872 | #397 of 460 |
| National rank | #10461 of 15,697 | #3317 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 194 | 775 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 775 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.magdalengates.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.sewellparkacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Magdalen Gates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 23.1).
- •Sewell Park Academy is the larger school with 775 students compared with 194.
- •Magdalen Gates Primary School is a local authority school while Sewell Park Academy 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 Magdalen Gates Primary School better than Sewell Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Magdalen Gates Primary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 23.1 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 Magdalen Gates Primary School and Sewell Park Academy?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Magdalen Gates Primary School: 194. Sewell Park Academy: 775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Magdalen Gates Primary School and Sewell Park Academy rank in East of England?
Magdalen Gates Primary School is 1275th of 1,872 and Sewell Park Academy is 397th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).