Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School vs Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 8.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Dorchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
| Measure | Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Dorchester, South West | Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney Dorchester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,695 | #468 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10789 of 15,697 | #4577 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 137 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.greenford.dorset.sch.uk | www.thorners.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 37.1).
- •Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 115.
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 Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School better than Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
On the Success Index (England), Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney ranks higher (66.5 vs 37.1 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 Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School and Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School: 137. Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School and Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney rank in South West?
Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School is 1175th of 1,695 and Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney is 468th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).