Brierley Hill Primary School vs Thorns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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 Primary School
Brierley Hill · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
190 students
| Measure | Brierley Hill Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | Thorns Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1191 of 1,690 | #1411 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11488 of 15,697 | #13339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 199 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Brierley Hill | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brierley.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.thorns.excelsiormat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Brierley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 24.2).
- •Brierley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 55%).
- •Brierley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Brierley Hill Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 190.
- •Brierley Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Thorns 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 Brierley Hill Primary School better than Thorns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brierley Hill Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 24.2 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 Primary School?
About 1.3 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 Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Hill Primary School and Thorns Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Brierley Hill Primary School is 1191st of 1,690 and Thorns Primary School is 1411th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).