St Andrew's Academy vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
Thornhill Primary School
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Academy Bishop Auckland, North East | Thornhill Primary School Shildon, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #740 of 811 | #101 of 811 |
| National rank | #14764 of 15,697 | #2056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Shildon |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | standrews.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 14.4).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 46%).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Thornhill Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 191.
- •St Andrew's Academy is a academy school while Thornhill Primary School is a local authority 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 St Andrew's Academy better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 14.4 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 St Andrew's Academy and Thornhill Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Shildon in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Academy: 191. Thornhill Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Academy and Thornhill Primary School rank in North East?
St Andrew's Academy is 740th of 811 and Thornhill Primary School is 101st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).