Parker's Church of England Primary Academy vs Watton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
Watton Junior School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
| Measure | Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Thetford, East of England | Watton Junior School Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1744 of 1,872 | #1778 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14497 of 15,697 | #14749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 93 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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.parkers.norfolk.sch.uk | www.wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parker's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 14.6).
- •Watton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (31% vs 25%).
- •Watton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Watton Junior School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 93.
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 Parker's Church of England Primary Academy better than Watton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parker's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (16.6 vs 14.6 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 Parker's Church of England Primary Academy and Watton Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy: 93. Watton Junior School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parker's Church of England Primary Academy and Watton Junior School rank in East of England?
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy is 1744th of 1,872 and Watton Junior School is 1778th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).