Thorndown Primary School vs Wheatfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thorndown Primary School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
478 students
Wheatfields Primary School
St Ives · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
287 students
| Measure | Thorndown Primary School St Ives, East of England | Wheatfields Primary School St Ives, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1121 of 1,872 | #1356 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9270 of 15,697 | #11236 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 478 | 287 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 287 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | St Ives | St Ives |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.thorndownprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.wheatfields.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorndown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 35.1).
- •Thorndown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 57%).
- •Thorndown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Thorndown Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 287.
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 Thorndown Primary School better than Wheatfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorndown Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 35.1 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 Thorndown Primary School and Wheatfields Primary School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between St Ives and St Ives in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thorndown Primary School: 478. Wheatfields Primary School: 287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thorndown Primary School and Wheatfields Primary School rank in East of England?
Thorndown Primary School is 1121st of 1,872 and Wheatfields Primary School is 1356th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).