North Walsham High School vs Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Walsham High School
North Walsham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
| Measure | North Walsham High School North Walsham, East of England | Swanton Abbott Community Primary School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #2025 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 641 | 57 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 57 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 55.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | North Walsham | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | nwhs.uk | www.swantonabbott.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Walsham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 41.9).
- •North Walsham High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 57.
- •North Walsham High School is a academy school while Swanton Abbott Community 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 North Walsham High School better than Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Walsham High School ranks higher (48.8 vs 41.9 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 North Walsham High School and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between North Walsham and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Walsham High School: 641. Swanton Abbott Community Primary School: 57. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Walsham High School and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School rank in East of England?
North Walsham High School is 244th of 460 and Swanton Abbott Community Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).