Gonville Academy vs Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
260 students
| Measure | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath, London | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #372 of 1,720 | #561 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2217 of 15,697 | #3297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 427 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 13% |
| 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 | Thornton Heath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | gonvilleacademy.org/ | winterbournegirlsschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gonville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 73.3).
- •Winterbourne Junior Girls' School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 80%).
- •Gonville Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Gonville Academy is the larger school with 427 students compared with 260.
- •Gonville Academy is a academy school while Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Gonville Academy is co-educational and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is girls.
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 Gonville Academy better than Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Gonville Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 73.3 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 Gonville Academy and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gonville Academy: 427. Winterbourne Junior Girls' School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gonville Academy and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School rank in London?
Gonville Academy is 372nd of 1,720 and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is 561st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).