Necton VA Primary School vs The Nicholas Hamond Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Necton VA Primary School
Swaffham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
198 students
The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Swaffham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
710 students
| Measure | Necton VA Primary School Swaffham, East of England | The Nicholas Hamond Academy Swaffham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1588 of 1,872 | #369 of 460 |
| National rank | #13280 of 15,697 | #3022 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 198 | 710 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 710 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swaffham | Swaffham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.necton.norfolk.sch.uk | tnha.attrust.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Nicholas Hamond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 24.5).
- •The Nicholas Hamond Academy is the larger school with 710 students compared with 198.
- •Necton VA Primary School is a local authority school while The Nicholas Hamond 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 Necton VA Primary School better than The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Nicholas Hamond Academy ranks higher (28.9 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 Necton VA Primary School and The Nicholas Hamond Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Swaffham and Swaffham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Necton VA Primary School: 198. The Nicholas Hamond Academy: 710. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Necton VA Primary School and The Nicholas Hamond Academy rank in East of England?
Necton VA Primary School is 1588th of 1,872 and The Nicholas Hamond Academy is 369th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).