St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas vs Thornford CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Thornford CofE Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas Sherborne, South West | Thornford CofE Primary School Sherborne, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1433 of 1,695 | #982 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13014 of 15,697 | #9064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 90 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 53% |
| 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 | Sherborne | Sherborne |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk | www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 25.9).
- •Thornford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 44%).
- •Thornford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Thornford CofE Primary School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 90.
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas better than Thornford CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornford CofE Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 25.9 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas and Thornford CofE Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sherborne and Sherborne in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas: 90. Thornford CofE Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas and Thornford CofE Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas is 1433rd of 1,695 and Thornford CofE Primary School is 982nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).