Barnes Infant Academy vs Thornhill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Infant Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
311 students
Thornhill Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students
| Measure | Barnes Infant Academy Sunderland, North East | Thornhill Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 811 | #141 of 185 |
| National rank | #3672 of 15,697 | #3092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 311 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 50.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | barnesinfant.org.uk/ | www.thornhillschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnes Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 27.4).
- •Thornhill Academy is the larger school with 526 students compared with 311.
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 Barnes Infant Academy better than Thornhill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnes Infant Academy ranks higher (71.2 vs 27.4 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 Barnes Infant Academy and Thornhill Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Infant Academy: 311. Thornhill Academy: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Infant Academy and Thornhill Academy rank in North East?
Barnes Infant Academy is 183rd of 811 and Thornhill Academy is 141st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).