St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School vs Thorngrove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Thorngrove School
Newbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
202 students
| Measure | St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School Newbury, South East | Thorngrove School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #534 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2892 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 101 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Newbury | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | st-martins.hants.sch.uk/ | www.thorngroveschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorngrove School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 101.
- •St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a local authority school while Thorngrove School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School better than Thorngrove 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 St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Thorngrove School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School: 101. Thorngrove School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Thorngrove School rank in South East?
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School is 534th of 2,471 and Thorngrove School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).