Mill Rythe Infant School vs Thorney Island Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Rythe Infant School
Hayling Island · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
127 students
Thorney Island Community Primary School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Mill Rythe Infant School Hayling Island, South East | Thorney Island Community Primary School Emsworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1169 of 2,471 | #1193 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6560 of 15,697 | #6750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 127 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.millrytheinfants.co.uk | www.thorneyisland.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.6 vs 55.8).
- •Thorney Island Community Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 127.
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 Mill Rythe Infant School better than Thorney Island Community 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 Mill Rythe Infant School and Thorney Island Community Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Hayling Island and Emsworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill Rythe Infant School: 127. Thorney Island Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill Rythe Infant School and Thorney Island Community Primary School rank in South East?
Mill Rythe Infant School is 1169th 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).