Mengham Junior School vs Thorney Island Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mengham Junior School
Hayling Island · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Thorney Island Community Primary School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Mengham Junior School Hayling Island, South East | Thorney Island Community Primary School Emsworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2199 of 2,471 | #1193 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13438 of 15,697 | #6750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Hayling Island | Emsworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.menghamjunior.co.uk/ | www.thorneyisland.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorney Island Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 23.6).
- •Thorney Island Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •Thorney Island Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Mengham Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 180.
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 Mengham Junior School better than Thorney Island Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorney Island Community Primary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 23.6 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 Mengham Junior School and Thorney Island Community Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Hayling Island and Emsworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mengham Junior School: 238. Thorney Island Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mengham Junior School and Thorney Island Community Primary School rank in South East?
Mengham Junior School is 2199th of 2,471 and Thorney Island Community Primary School is 1193rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).