Nelson Infant School vs Recreation Road Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
137 students
Recreation Road Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
328 students
| Measure | Nelson Infant School Norwich, East of England | Recreation Road Infant School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1780 of 1,872 | #44 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14761 of 15,697 | #300 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 137 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.nelsoninfant.org.uk | www.recreationroad.com/ |
The verdict
- •Recreation Road Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 14.4).
- •Recreation Road Infant School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 137.
- •Nelson Infant School is a academy school while Recreation Road Infant 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 Nelson Infant School better than Recreation Road Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Recreation Road Infant School ranks higher (95.3 vs 14.4 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 Nelson Infant School and Recreation Road Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nelson Infant School: 137. Recreation Road Infant School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nelson Infant School and Recreation Road Infant School rank in East of England?
Nelson Infant School is 1780th of 1,872 and Recreation Road Infant School is 44th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).