Norton CEVC Primary School vs Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 100 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton CEVC Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
| Measure | Norton CEVC Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Bury St. Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 1,872 | #1226 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2084 of 15,697 | #10073 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 203 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St. Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.norton.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.thurstonprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Norton CEVC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 40.4).
- •Norton CEVC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 59%).
- •Norton CEVC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 349 students compared with 203.
- •Norton CEVC Primary School is a local authority school while Thurston Church of England Primary 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 Norton CEVC Primary School better than Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norton CEVC Primary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 40.4 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 Norton CEVC Primary School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St. Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton CEVC Primary School: 203. Thurston Church of England Primary Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton CEVC Primary School and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Norton CEVC Primary School is 267th of 1,872 and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy is 1226th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).