Valley Primary Academy vs West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
153 students
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
281 students
| Measure | Valley Primary Academy Norwich, East of England | West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 1,872 | #1814 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11319 of 15,697 | #14968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 153 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.weins.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 12.7).
- •West Earlham Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 153.
- •Valley Primary Academy is a academy school while West Earlham Infant and Nursery 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 Valley Primary Academy better than West Earlham Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Primary Academy ranks higher (34.6 vs 12.7 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 Valley Primary Academy and West Earlham Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Valley Primary Academy: 153. West Earlham Infant and Nursery School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Valley Primary Academy and West Earlham Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Valley Primary Academy is 1368th of 1,872 and West Earlham Infant and Nursery School is 1814th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).