Bookwell Primary School vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bookwell Primary School
Egremont · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Thornhill Primary School
Egremont · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
| Measure | Bookwell Primary School Egremont, North West | Thornhill Primary School Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 2,286 | #1434 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1277 of 15,697 | #11099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Egremont | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk | thornhill.education/ |
The verdict
- •Bookwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 35.8).
- •Bookwell Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 85.
- •Bookwell Primary School is a local authority school while Thornhill Primary School 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 Bookwell Primary School better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bookwell Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 35.8 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 Bookwell Primary School and Thornhill Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Egremont and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bookwell Primary School: 194. Thornhill Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bookwell Primary School and Thornhill Primary School rank in North West?
Bookwell Primary School is 166th of 2,286 and Thornhill Primary School is 1434th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).