Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley
Dereham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham, East of England | St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley Dereham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1370 of 1,872 | #1746 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11332 of 15,697 | #14511 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 415 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Dereham | Dereham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.scarningprimary.co.uk/ | www.beetleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 16.5).
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 28%).
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 156.
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 Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley?
On the Success Index (England), Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 16.5 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 Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Dereham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 415. St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley rank in East of England?
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1370th of 1,872 and St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley is 1746th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).