Hythe Primary School vs Thorpe Lea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 482 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hythe Primary School
Staines · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
444 students
Thorpe Lea Primary School
Egham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Hythe Primary School Staines, South East | Thorpe Lea Primary School Egham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2038 of 2,471 | #1958 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12483 of 15,697 | #11821 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Staines | Egham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hythe.surrey.sch.uk | www.thorpe-lea.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorpe Lea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 28.7).
- •Hythe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Thorpe Lea Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Hythe Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 237.
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 Hythe Primary School better than Thorpe Lea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe Lea Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 28.7 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 Hythe Primary School and Thorpe Lea Primary School?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Staines and Egham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hythe Primary School: 444. Thorpe Lea Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hythe Primary School and Thorpe Lea Primary School rank in South East?
Hythe Primary School is 2038th of 2,471 and Thorpe Lea Primary School is 1958th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).