Saxon Primary School vs Thamesmead 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.
Saxon Primary School
Shepperton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
420 students
Thamesmead School
Shepperton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,054 students
| Measure | Saxon Primary School Shepperton, South East | Thamesmead School Shepperton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1296 of 2,471 | #191 of 679 |
| National rank | #7391 of 15,697 | #849 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 420 | 1,054 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 1,054 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shepperton | Shepperton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saxonprimary.co.uk | www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thamesmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 52.8).
- •Thamesmead School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 420.
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 Saxon Primary School better than Thamesmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Thamesmead School ranks higher (73.7 vs 52.8 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 Saxon Primary School and Thamesmead School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shepperton and Shepperton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saxon Primary School: 420. Thamesmead School: 1,054. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saxon Primary School and Thamesmead School rank in South East?
Saxon Primary School is 1296th of 2,471 and Thamesmead School is 191st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).