Norwood Primary School vs Welbourne Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Welbourne Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Norwood Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Welbourne Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 1,872 | #1634 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3181 of 15,697 | #13683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.norwood-school.co.uk | www.wel.education |
The verdict
- •Norwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 22.0).
- •Norwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 45%).
- •Norwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Norwood Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 177.
- •Norwood Primary School is a local authority school while Welbourne 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 Norwood Primary School better than Welbourne Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norwood Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 22.0 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 Welbourne Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norwood Primary School: 200. Welbourne Primary Academy: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norwood Primary School and Welbourne Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Norwood Primary School is 402nd of 1,872 and Welbourne Primary Academy is 1634th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).