Halstead St Andrews School vs Thornton College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halstead St Andrews School
Woking · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
316 students
Thornton College
Milton Keynes · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
315 students
| Measure | Halstead St Andrews School Woking, South East | Thornton College Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #85 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #297 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 316 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 315 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 51.8% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.8 |
| town | Woking | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hsaschool.co.uk | www.thorntoncollege.com |
The verdict
- •Halstead St Andrews School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 315.
- •Halstead St Andrews School is co-educational and Thornton College is girls.
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 Halstead St Andrews School better than Thornton College?
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 Halstead St Andrews School and Thornton College?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Woking and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halstead St Andrews School: 316. Thornton College: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halstead St Andrews School and Thornton College rank in South East?
Halstead St Andrews School is unranked and Thornton College is 85th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).