Watton Junior School vs Wayland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 660 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Watton Junior School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
311 students
Wayland Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
564 students
| Measure | Watton Junior School Thetford, East of England | Wayland Academy Thetford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1778 of 1,872 | #116 of 460 |
| National rank | #14749 of 15,697 | #915 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 311 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thetford | Thetford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk/ | www.inspirationtrust.org/wayland-academy |
The verdict
- •Wayland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 14.6).
- •Wayland Academy is the larger school with 564 students compared with 311.
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 Watton Junior School better than Wayland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wayland Academy ranks higher (72.5 vs 14.6 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 Watton Junior School and Wayland Academy?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Thetford and Thetford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Watton Junior School: 311. Wayland Academy: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Watton Junior School and Wayland Academy rank in East of England?
Watton Junior School is 1778th of 1,872 and Wayland Academy is 116th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).