Gonville Academy vs Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 Nursery and Infants' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
372 students
| Measure | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath, London | Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 1,720 | #1429 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2217 of 15,697 | #10631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 427 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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/ | www.winterbournenurseryandinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gonville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 37.9).
- •Gonville Academy is the larger school with 427 students compared with 372.
- •Gonville Academy is a academy school while Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 Gonville Academy better than Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Gonville Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 37.9 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 Nursery and Infants' 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 Nursery and Infants' School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gonville Academy and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School rank in London?
Gonville Academy is 372nd of 1,720 and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is 1429th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).