Houstone School vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
Thornhill Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
516 students
| Measure | Houstone School Dunstable, East of England | Thornhill Primary School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 460 | #678 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1558 of 4,090 | #5552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 765 | 516 |
| Pupils on roll | 765 | 516 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houstoneschool.co.uk/ | www.thornhill-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 58.5).
- •Houstone School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 516.
- •Houstone School is a academy school while Thornhill 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 Houstone School better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 58.5 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 Houstone School and Thornhill Primary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houstone School: 765. Thornhill Primary School: 516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houstone School and Thornhill Primary School rank in East of England?
Houstone School is 191st of 460 and Thornhill Primary School is 678th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).