Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School vs Thropton Village First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
184 students
Thropton Village First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
36 students
| Measure | Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Morpeth, North East | Thropton Village First School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #30 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #902 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 184 | 36 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 36 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Morpeth | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk | www.tvfs.cheviotlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thropton Village First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 72.6).
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 36.
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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School better than Thropton Village First School?
On the Success Index (England), Thropton Village First School ranks higher (99.9 vs 72.6 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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and Thropton Village First School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School: 184. Thropton Village First School: 36. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and Thropton Village First School rank in North East?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is 30th of 185 and Thropton Village First School is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).