Neston High School vs Thornton Hough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neston High School
Neston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
Thornton Hough Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Neston High School Neston, North West | Thornton Hough Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #250 of 536 | #14 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2171 of 4,090 | #126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,712 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,712 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | – |
| town | Neston | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nestonhigh.com | www.thorntonhough.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornton Hough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 45.9).
- •Neston High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 185.
- •Neston High School is a academy school while Thornton Hough 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 Neston High School better than Thornton Hough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornton Hough Primary School ranks higher (97.6 vs 45.9 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 Neston High School and Thornton Hough Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Neston and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neston High School: 1,712. Thornton Hough Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neston High School and Thornton Hough Primary School rank in North West?
Neston High School is 250th of 536 and Thornton Hough Primary School is 14th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).