St Ivo Academy vs Thorndown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ivo Academy
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
Thorndown Primary School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
478 students
| Measure | St Ivo Academy St Ives, East of England | Thorndown Primary School St Ives, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 460 | #1121 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1614 of 4,090 | #9270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,378 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.5 | – |
| town | St Ives | St Ives |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astreastivo.org/ | www.thorndownprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Ivo Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 44.1).
- •St Ivo Academy is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 478.
- •St Ivo Academy is a academy school while Thorndown 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 St Ivo Academy better than Thorndown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ivo Academy ranks higher (57.4 vs 44.1 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 St Ivo Academy and Thorndown Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between St Ives and St Ives in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ivo Academy: 1,378. Thorndown Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ivo Academy and Thorndown Primary School rank in East of England?
St Ivo Academy is 198th of 460 and Thorndown Primary School is 1121st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).