Brambles Primary Academy vs Thorntree Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brambles Primary Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
359 students
Thorntree Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
| Measure | Brambles Primary Academy Middlesbrough, North East | Thorntree Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 811 | #317 of 811 |
| National rank | #5013 of 15,697 | #6280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 359 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 69.5% | 72.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | brambles.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk | thorntreeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brambles Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 58.0).
- •Brambles Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 74%).
- •Brambles Primary Academy is the larger school with 359 students compared with 252.
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 Brambles Primary Academy better than Thorntree Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brambles Primary Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 58.0 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 Brambles Primary Academy and Thorntree Academy?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brambles Primary Academy: 359. Thorntree Academy: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brambles Primary Academy and Thorntree Academy rank in North East?
Brambles Primary Academy is 251st of 811 and Thorntree Academy is 317th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).