Hiltingbury Junior School vs Thornden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiltingbury Junior School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
372 students
Thornden School
Eastleigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,440 students
| Measure | Hiltingbury Junior School Eastleigh, South East | Thornden School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #227 of 2,471 | #54 of 679 |
| National rank | #1087 of 15,697 | #186 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 372 | 1,440 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 1,440 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastleigh | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hiltingbury-jun.hants.sch.uk | www.thornden.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thornden School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.1 vs 87.6).
- •Thornden School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 372.
- •Hiltingbury Junior School is a local authority school while Thornden 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 Hiltingbury Junior School better than Thornden School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornden School ranks higher (93.1 vs 87.6 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 Hiltingbury Junior School and Thornden School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hiltingbury Junior School: 372. Thornden School: 1,440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hiltingbury Junior School and Thornden School rank in South East?
Hiltingbury Junior School is 227th of 2,471 and Thornden School is 54th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).