Barnston Primary School vs Thornton Hough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnston Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
Thornton Hough Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Barnston Primary School Wirral, North West | Thornton Hough Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #48 of 2,286 | #14 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #369 of 15,697 | #126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 299 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 27% |
| 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 | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnston.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.thorntonhough.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornton Hough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 94.3).
- •Thornton Hough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 82%).
- •Barnston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 27%).
- •Barnston Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 185.
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 Barnston Primary School better than Thornton Hough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornton Hough Primary School ranks higher (97.6 vs 94.3 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 Barnston Primary School and Thornton Hough Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnston Primary School: 299. Thornton Hough Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnston Primary School and Thornton Hough Primary School rank in North West?
Barnston Primary School is 48th of 2,286 and Thornton Hough Primary School is 14th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).