Barling Magna Primary Academy vs Thorpe Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barling Magna Primary Academy
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Thorpe Hall School
Southend-on-Sea · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
600 students
| Measure | Barling Magna Primary Academy Southend-on-Sea, East of England | Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #800 of 1,872 | #68 of 460 |
| National rank | #6659 of 15,697 | #469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 167 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barlingmagna.essex.sch.uk | www.thorpehall.southend.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 56.1).
- •Thorpe Hall School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 167.
- •Barling Magna Primary Academy is a academy school while Thorpe Hall School is a independent 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy better than Thorpe Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe Hall School ranks higher (84.1 vs 56.1 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 Barling Magna Primary Academy and Thorpe Hall School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barling Magna Primary Academy: 167. Thorpe Hall School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barling Magna Primary Academy and Thorpe Hall School rank in East of England?
Barling Magna Primary Academy is 800th of 1,872 and Thorpe Hall School is 68th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).