Ludworth Primary School vs Thornley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludworth Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
Thornley Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
| Measure | Ludworth Primary School Durham, North East | Thornley Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 811 | #633 of 811 |
| National rank | #9530 of 15,697 | #12687 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 84 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ludworthprimaryschool.co.uk/ | thornley.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ludworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 27.7).
- •Ludworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 54%).
- •Ludworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Thornley Academy is the larger school with 124 students compared with 84.
- •Ludworth Primary School is a local authority school while Thornley Academy is a academy 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 Ludworth Primary School better than Thornley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ludworth Primary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 27.7 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 Ludworth Primary School and Thornley Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludworth Primary School: 84. Thornley Academy: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludworth Primary School and Thornley Academy rank in North East?
Ludworth Primary School is 472nd of 811 and Thornley Academy is 633rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).