Sprowston Community Academy vs Sprowston Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 715 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sprowston Community Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,702 students
Sprowston Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
175 students
| Measure | Sprowston Community Academy Norwich, East of England | Sprowston Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 460 | #1586 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2003 of 4,090 | #13264 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,702 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,702 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.7 | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.sprowstonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sprowston Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 24.6).
- •Sprowston Community Academy is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 175.
- •Sprowston Community Academy is a academy school while Sprowston Junior School is a local authority 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 Sprowston Community Academy better than Sprowston Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Sprowston Community Academy ranks higher (49.3 vs 24.6 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 Sprowston Community Academy and Sprowston Junior School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sprowston Community Academy: 1,702. Sprowston Junior School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sprowston Community Academy and Sprowston Junior School rank in East of England?
Sprowston Community Academy is 240th of 460 and Sprowston Junior School is 1586th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).