Northgate High School vs Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northgate High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,203 students
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Northgate High School Dereham, East of England | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 460 | #1370 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2500 of 4,090 | #11332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,203 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,203 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | – |
| town | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk | www.scarningprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northgate High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 34.5).
- •Northgate High School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 415.
- •Northgate High School is a academy school while Scarning Voluntary Controlled 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 Northgate High School better than Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northgate High School ranks higher (39.1 vs 34.5 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 Northgate High School and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northgate High School: 1,203. Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northgate High School and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Northgate High School is 303rd of 460 and Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1370th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).