Brierley Hill Primary School vs Thorns Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brierley Hill Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Brierley Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
| Measure | Brierley Hill Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | Thorns Collegiate Academy Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1191 of 1,690 | #357 of 493 |
| National rank | #11488 of 15,697 | #3112 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brierley Hill | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brierley.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.thornsca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brierley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 26.9).
- •Thorns Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 861 students compared with 199.
- •Brierley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Thorns Collegiate Academy 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 Brierley Hill Primary School better than Thorns Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Hill Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 26.9 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 Brierley Hill Primary School and Thorns Collegiate Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brierley Hill and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Hill Primary School: 199. Thorns Collegiate Academy: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Hill Primary School and Thorns Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
Brierley Hill Primary School is 1191st of 1,690 and Thorns Collegiate Academy is 357th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).