North Wootton Academy vs South Wootton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Wootton Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
South Wootton Infant School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
| Measure | North Wootton Academy King's Lynn, East of England | South Wootton Infant School King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #203 of 1,872 | #235 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1552 of 15,697 | #1807 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 320 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | King's Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northwoottonacademy.co.uk | www.southwoottonfederation.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Wootton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 82.4).
- •North Wootton Academy is the larger school with 320 students compared with 156.
- •North Wootton Academy is a academy school while South Wootton 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 North Wootton Academy better than South Wootton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), North Wootton Academy ranks higher (84.1 vs 82.4 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 North Wootton Academy and South Wootton Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between King's Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Wootton Academy: 320. South Wootton Infant School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Wootton Academy and South Wootton Infant School rank in East of England?
North Wootton Academy is 203rd of 1,872 and South Wootton Infant School is 235th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).