Biggleswade Academy vs Thameside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 79 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggleswade Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
839 students
Thameside Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
844 students
| Measure | Biggleswade Academy Biggleswade, East of England | Thameside Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1324 of 1,872 | #1567 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10896 of 15,697 | #13095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 839 | 844 |
| Pupils on roll | 839 | 844 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Biggleswade | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biggleswadeacademy.org | www.thamesideprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Biggleswade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 25.5).
- •Biggleswade Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 45%).
- •Thameside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •Thameside Primary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 839.
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 Biggleswade Academy better than Thameside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Biggleswade Academy ranks higher (36.6 vs 25.5 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 Biggleswade Academy and Thameside Primary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Biggleswade and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biggleswade Academy: 839. Thameside Primary School: 844. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biggleswade Academy and Thameside Primary School rank in East of England?
Biggleswade Academy is 1324th of 1,872 and Thameside Primary School is 1567th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).