Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School vs Thornbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 88 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School
Wellington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
Thornbury Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School Wellington, South West | Thornbury Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,695 | #858 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3202 of 15,697 | #7984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 278 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.9% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wellington | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ikb.bep.ac | www.thornburyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 50.1).
- •Thornbury Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School better than Thornbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School ranks higher (73.8 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 Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and Thornbury Primary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School: 278. Thornbury Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School and Thornbury Primary School rank in South West?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School is 314th of 1,695 and Thornbury Primary School is 858th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).