Hightown Primary School vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightown Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Thornhill Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students
| Measure | Hightown Primary School Southampton, South East | Thornhill Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2470 of 2,471 | #2469 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15660 of 15,697 | #15657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | 65.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hps.ilpartnership.org | www.thornhillsch.net |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (3.6 vs 3.7).
- •Thornhill Primary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 229.
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 Hightown Primary School better than Thornhill Primary 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 Hightown Primary School and Thornhill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hightown Primary School: 229. Thornhill Primary School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hightown Primary School and Thornhill Primary School rank in South East?
Hightown Primary School is 2470th of 2,471 and Thornhill Primary School is 2469th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).