Lime Tree Primary Academy vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 694 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Houghton Regis · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Thornhill Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
516 students
| Measure | Lime Tree Primary Academy Houghton Regis, East of England | Thornhill Primary School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1161 of 1,872 | #678 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9589 of 15,697 | #5552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 360 | 516 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 516 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Houghton Regis | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.limetree.academy | www.thornhill-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 42.6).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Thornhill Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 360.
- •Lime Tree Primary Academy 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 42.6 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 Lime Tree Primary Academy and Thornhill Primary School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Houghton Regis and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lime Tree Primary Academy: 360. Thornhill Primary School: 516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lime Tree Primary Academy and Thornhill Primary School rank in East of England?
Lime Tree Primary Academy is 1161st of 1,872 and Thornhill Primary School is 678th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).