Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School vs Thornbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Thornbury Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School Plymouth, South West | Thornbury Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #267 of 1,695 | #858 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2645 of 15,697 | #7984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 12% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bickleighdown.co.uk/ | www.thornburyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 50.1).
- •Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 279.
- •Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Thornbury Primary School is a academy 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 Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School better than Thornbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 50.1 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 Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School and Thornbury Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School: 416. Thornbury Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School and Thornbury Primary School rank in South West?
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School is 267th of 1,695 and Thornbury Primary School is 858th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).