Longwood Primary Academy vs Thundersley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
Thundersley Primary School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Longwood Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | Thundersley Primary School Benfleet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #802 of 1,872 | #614 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6673 of 15,697 | #4917 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Harlow | Benfleet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.netacademies.net/longwood | www.thundersleyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thundersley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.7 vs 56.1).
- •Longwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Thundersley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
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 Longwood Primary Academy better than Thundersley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thundersley Primary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.1 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 Longwood Primary Academy and Thundersley Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Harlow and Benfleet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longwood Primary Academy: 423. Thundersley Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longwood Primary Academy and Thundersley Primary School rank in East of England?
Longwood Primary Academy is 802nd of 1,872 and Thundersley Primary School is 614th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).