Kirkstone House School vs Thurlby Community Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkstone House School
Peterborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
118 students
Thurlby Community Primary Academy
Bourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Kirkstone House School Peterborough, East Midlands | Thurlby Community Primary Academy Bourne, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 329 | #699 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4000 of 4,090 | #8634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 213 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 33.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Bourne |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk | www.thurlby.lincs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thurlby Community Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 7.8).
- •Thurlby Community Primary Academy is the larger school with 213 students compared with 118.
- •Kirkstone House School is a independent school while Thurlby Community Primary Academy is a academy 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 Kirkstone House School better than Thurlby Community Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thurlby Community Primary Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 7.8 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 Kirkstone House School and Thurlby Community Primary Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Bourne in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkstone House School: 118. Thurlby Community Primary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkstone House School and Thurlby Community Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Kirkstone House School is 321st of 329 and Thurlby Community Primary Academy is 699th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).