Norwood Primary School vs Queen Katharine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Queen Katharine Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,619 students
| Measure | Norwood Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Queen Katharine Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 1,872 | #449 of 460 |
| National rank | #3181 of 15,697 | #3898 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 200 | 1,619 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 1,619 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.norwood-school.co.uk | www.qka.education |
The verdict
- •Norwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 12.1).
- •Queen Katharine Academy is the larger school with 1,619 students compared with 200.
- •Norwood Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Katharine 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 Norwood Primary School better than Queen Katharine Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norwood Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 12.1 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 Norwood Primary School and Queen Katharine Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norwood Primary School: 200. Queen Katharine Academy: 1,619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norwood Primary School and Queen Katharine Academy rank in East of England?
Norwood Primary School is 402nd of 1,872 and Queen Katharine Academy is 449th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).