West Thornton Primary School
#777 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4615 of 15,697 nationally
About West Thornton Primary School
West Thornton Primary School is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 847 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 777th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 847; capacity filled 80.7%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; West Thornton Primary School ranks 14th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)34.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Thornton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 847
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near West Thornton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students · 730 m away
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students · 735 m away
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students · 855 m away
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students · 938 m away
Elmwood Junior School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
464 students · 1.1 km away
Elmwood Infant School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
357 students · 1.1 km away
Chestnut Park Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
608 students · 1.2 km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
260 students · 1.4 km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
372 students · 1.4 km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wood End Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
846 students
Warren Road Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
838 students
Cranford Park Academy
Hayes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
831 students
Vicarage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
870 students
Woodcote Primary School
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
871 students
Priestmead Primary School and Nursery
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
877 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Thornton Primary School a good school?
West Thornton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #777 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Thornton Primary School rank in London?
West Thornton Primary School ranks #777 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4615 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Thornton Primary School?
West Thornton Primary School had 847 students in 2025.
Is West Thornton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
West Thornton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near West Thornton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Thornton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.