The Open Academy vs Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Open Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
529 students
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,830 students
| Measure | The Open Academy Norwich, East of England | Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 460 | #133 of 460 |
| National rank | #3512 of 4,090 | #1096 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 529 | 1,830 |
| Pupils on roll | 529 | 1,830 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.6% | 50.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | 17.2 | 34.3 |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.open-academy.org.uk/ | thorpestandrewschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 20.4).
- •Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 529.
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 The Open Academy better than Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form ranks higher (68.4 vs 20.4 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 The Open Academy and Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Open Academy: 529. Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form: 1,830. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Open Academy and Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form rank in East of England?
The Open Academy is 420th of 460 and Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is 133rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).