Norwich Road Academy vs Redcastle Family 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.
Norwich Road Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Redcastle Family School
Thetford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | Norwich Road Academy Thetford, East of England | Redcastle Family School Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1345 of 1,872 | #1230 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11090 of 15,697 | #10085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 317 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk | www.redcastleschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Redcastle Family School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 35.8).
- •Redcastle Family School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •Norwich Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Norwich Road Academy is the larger school with 317 students compared with 277.
- •Norwich Road Academy is a academy school while Redcastle Family 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 Norwich Road Academy better than Redcastle Family School?
On the Success Index (England), Redcastle Family School ranks higher (40.3 vs 35.8 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 Norwich Road Academy and Redcastle Family School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norwich Road Academy: 317. Redcastle Family School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norwich Road Academy and Redcastle Family School rank in East of England?
Norwich Road Academy is 1345th of 1,872 and Redcastle Family School is 1230th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).