Childer Thornton Primary School vs Rivacre Valley 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.
Childer Thornton Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Rivacre Valley Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Childer Thornton Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | Rivacre Valley Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 2,286 | #1546 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2560 of 15,697 | #11798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.childerthorntonprimary.com | www.rivacrevalleyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Childer Thornton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 32.2).
- •Childer Thornton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Childer Thornton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Rivacre Valley Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 246.
- •Childer Thornton Primary School is a academy school while Rivacre Valley 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 Childer Thornton Primary School better than Rivacre Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Childer Thornton Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 32.2 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 Childer Thornton Primary School and Rivacre Valley Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Childer Thornton Primary School: 246. Rivacre Valley Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Childer Thornton Primary School and Rivacre Valley Primary School rank in North West?
Childer Thornton Primary School is 304th of 2,286 and Rivacre Valley Primary School is 1546th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).