Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy vs Thurlby Community Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Bourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
686 students
Thurlby Community Primary Academy
Bourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Bourne, East Midlands | Thurlby Community Primary Academy Bourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 1,516 | #699 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4960 of 15,697 | #8634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 686 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 686 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Bourne | Bourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bourneabbeyprimary.co.uk | www.thurlby.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 47.2).
- •Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 65%).
- •Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 686 students compared with 213.
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 Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy better than Thurlby Community Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 47.2 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 Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy and Thurlby Community Primary Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bourne and Bourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy: 686. Thurlby Community Primary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy and Thurlby Community Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy is 373rd of 1,516 and Thurlby Community Primary Academy is 699th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).