Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
Thornhill Primary School
Dunstable · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
516 students
| Measure | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Dunstable, East of England | Thornhill Primary School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 1,872 | #678 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15178 of 15,697 | #5552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 516 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 516 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Dunstable | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.thomaswhiteheadceacademy.co.uk | www.thornhill-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 10.8).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 39%).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Thornhill Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 206.
- •Thomas Whitehead Church of England 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 Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 10.8 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 Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy and Thornhill Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy: 206. Thornhill Primary School: 516. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy and Thornhill Primary School rank in East of England?
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy is 1840th 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).