Ryton Community Infant School vs Thorp Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 58 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
121 students
Thorp Academy
Ryton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,442 students
| Measure | Ryton Community Infant School Ryton, North East | Thorp Academy Ryton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 811 | #62 of 185 |
| National rank | #13013 of 15,697 | #1589 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 121 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 60.5% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Ryton | Ryton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | rytonfederation.ovw1.juniperwebsites.co.uk/ | ta.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thorp Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 25.9).
- •Thorp Academy is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 121.
- •Ryton Community Infant School is a local authority school while Thorp 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 Ryton Community Infant School better than Thorp Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thorp Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 25.9 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 Ryton Community Infant School and Thorp Academy?
About 58 m in a straight line, between Ryton and Ryton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryton Community Infant School: 121. Thorp Academy: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryton Community Infant School and Thorp Academy rank in North East?
Ryton Community Infant School is 648th of 811 and Thorp Academy is 62nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).