Highlees Primary School vs Thorpe Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 973 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlees Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
Thorpe Primary Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Highlees Primary School Peterborough, East of England | Thorpe Primary Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 1,872 | #1232 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10236 of 15,697 | #10087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 351 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Highlees+Home&pid=6 | www.thorpeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.6 vs 40.3).
- •Highlees Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Thorpe Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Thorpe Primary Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 351.
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 Highlees Primary School better than Thorpe Primary Academy?
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 Highlees Primary School and Thorpe Primary Academy?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highlees Primary School: 351. Thorpe Primary Academy: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highlees Primary School and Thorpe Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Highlees Primary School is 1252nd of 1,872 and Thorpe Primary Academy is 1232nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).