Bader Primary School vs Thornaby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bader Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
Thornaby Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
443 students
| Measure | Bader Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Thornaby Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 811 | #132 of 185 |
| National rank | #11774 of 15,697 | #2889 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 276 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 66.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | tca.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.3 vs 31.4).
- •Thornaby Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 276.
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 Bader Primary School better than Thornaby Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bader Primary School and Thornaby Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bader Primary School: 276. Thornaby Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bader Primary School and Thornaby Academy rank in North East?
Bader Primary School is 583rd of 811 and Thornaby Academy is 132nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).