Richard Whittington Primary School vs Thorley Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 485 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Whittington Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Thorley Hill Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Richard Whittington Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Thorley Hill Primary School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #190 of 1,872 | #78 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1446 of 15,697 | #562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 273 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 23% |
| 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 | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.whittington.herts.sch.uk | thorleyhill.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 84.9).
- •Thorley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 80%).
- •Richard Whittington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 23%).
- •Richard Whittington Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 228.
- •Richard Whittington Primary School is a academy school while Thorley Hill 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 Richard Whittington Primary School better than Thorley Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorley Hill Primary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 84.9 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 Richard Whittington Primary School and Thorley Hill Primary School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Whittington Primary School: 273. Thorley Hill Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Whittington Primary School and Thorley Hill Primary School rank in East of England?
Richard Whittington Primary School is 190th of 1,872 and Thorley Hill Primary School is 78th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).