Burghclere Primary School vs Thorngrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burghclere Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Thorngrove School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
202 students
| Measure | Burghclere Primary School Newbury, South East | Thorngrove School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #252 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1192 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 95 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burghclere.hants.sch.uk/ | www.thorngroveschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorngrove School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 95.
- •Burghclere Primary School is a local authority school while Thorngrove School is a independent 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 Burghclere Primary School better than Thorngrove School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burghclere Primary School and Thorngrove School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burghclere Primary School: 95. Thorngrove School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burghclere Primary School and Thorngrove School rank in South East?
Burghclere Primary School is 252nd of 2,471 and Thorngrove School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).