Rackheath Primary School vs Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rackheath Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
188 students
| Measure | Rackheath Primary School Norwich, East of England | Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1021 of 1,872 | #290 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8497 of 15,697 | #2270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 214 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.rackheath.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.sprowstonsparhawk.norfolk.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 47.7).
- •Rackheath Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 188.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Rackheath Primary School better than Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery ranks higher (79.2 vs 47.7 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 Rackheath Primary School and Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rackheath Primary School: 214. Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rackheath Primary School and Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Rackheath Primary School is 1021st of 1,872 and Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery is 290th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).