Minster in Sheppey Primary School vs Thistle Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
Thistle Hill Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
349 students
| Measure | Minster in Sheppey Primary School Sheerness, South East | Thistle Hill Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 2,471 | #2394 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2235 of 15,697 | #14913 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 572 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 572 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.minster-sheppey.kent.sch.uk | www.thistlehill.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 13.2).
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 49%).
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 349.
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 Minster in Sheppey Primary School better than Thistle Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Minster in Sheppey Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 13.2 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 Minster in Sheppey Primary School and Thistle Hill Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minster in Sheppey Primary School: 572. Thistle Hill Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minster in Sheppey Primary School and Thistle Hill Primary School rank in South East?
Minster in Sheppey Primary School is 420th of 2,471 and Thistle Hill Primary School is 2394th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).