Birchwood High School vs Thorn Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students
Thorn Grove Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Birchwood High School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Thorn Grove Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 460 | #992 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1670 of 4,090 | #8277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,417 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,417 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchwoodonline.co.uk/ | www.thorngrove.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birchwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 48.8).
- •Birchwood High School is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 223.
- •Birchwood High School is a academy school while Thorn Grove 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 Birchwood High School better than Thorn Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchwood High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 48.8 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 Birchwood High School and Thorn Grove Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood High School: 1,417. Thorn Grove Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood High School and Thorn Grove Primary School rank in East of England?
Birchwood High School is 209th of 460 and Thorn Grove Primary School is 992nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).