Great Horwood Church of England School vs Thornborough Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Horwood Church of England School
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Thornborough Infant School
Buckingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
31 students
| Measure | Great Horwood Church of England School Milton Keynes, South East | Thornborough Infant School Buckingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #550 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2964 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 113 | 31 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 31 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Buckingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greathorwood.bucks.sch.uk | www.thornborough.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thornborough Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 75.1).
- •Great Horwood Church of England School is the larger school with 113 students compared with 31.
- •Great Horwood Church of England School is a academy school while Thornborough Infant 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 Great Horwood Church of England School better than Thornborough Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornborough Infant School ranks higher (91.7 vs 75.1 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 Great Horwood Church of England School and Thornborough Infant School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Buckingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Horwood Church of England School: 113. Thornborough Infant School: 31. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Horwood Church of England School and Thornborough Infant School rank in South East?
Great Horwood Church of England School is 550th of 2,471 and Thornborough Infant School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).