Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School vs Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School
Haverhill · Independent all-through · Ages 1–13
223 students
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Haverhill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Haverhill, East of England | Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School Haverhill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #512 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #4189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 77 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Haverhill | Haverhill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnardiston-hall.co.uk | www.htpfederation.co.uk/index.php/thurlow |
The verdict
- •Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 77.
- •Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is a independent school while Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School better than Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School and Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Haverhill and Haverhill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School: 223. Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School and Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in East of England?
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School is unranked and Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 512th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).