Herne Bay Junior School vs Thornden Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students
Thornden Wood Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
337 students
| Measure | Herne Bay Junior School Herne Bay, South East | Thornden Wood Primary School Herne Bay, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2409 of 2,471 | #717 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15103 of 15,697 | #3893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 371 | 337 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 337 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 | Herne Bay | Herne Bay |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hernebay-jun.kent.sch.uk/ | www.thorndenwood.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thornden Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 11.5).
- •Thornden Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 34%).
- •Thornden Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Herne Bay Junior School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 337.
- •Herne Bay Junior School is a local authority school while Thornden Wood Primary School is a academy 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 Herne Bay Junior School better than Thornden Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornden Wood Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 11.5 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 Herne Bay Junior School and Thornden Wood Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Herne Bay in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Bay Junior School: 371. Thornden Wood Primary School: 337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Bay Junior School and Thornden Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Herne Bay Junior School is 2409th of 2,471 and Thornden Wood Primary School is 717th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).