Stopsley Community Primary School vs Thorndown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stopsley Community Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Thorndown Primary School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
478 students
| Measure | Stopsley Community Primary School Luton, East of England | Thorndown Primary School St Ives, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #727 of 1,872 | #1121 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6040 of 15,697 | #9270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Luton | St Ives |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stopsleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.thorndownprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stopsley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 44.1).
- •Stopsley Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •Stopsley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Stopsley Community Primary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 478.
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 Stopsley Community Primary School better than Thorndown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stopsley Community Primary School ranks higher (59.1 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 Stopsley Community Primary School and Thorndown Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Luton and St Ives in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stopsley Community Primary School: 479. Thorndown Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stopsley Community Primary School and Thorndown Primary School rank in East of England?
Stopsley Community Primary School is 727th of 1,872 and Thorndown Primary School is 1121st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).