Crackley Hall School vs Thorns Community Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crackley Hall School
Kenilworth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
294 students
Thorns Community Infant School
Kenilworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
169 students
| Measure | Crackley Hall School Kenilworth, West Midlands | Thorns Community Infant School Kenilworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #100 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #1218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 294 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 169 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Kenilworth | Kenilworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crackleyhall.co.uk | www.thornsinfantschool.com |
The verdict
- •Crackley Hall School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 169.
- •Crackley Hall School is a independent school while Thorns Community Infant School is a local authority 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 Crackley Hall School better than Thorns Community Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crackley Hall School and Thorns Community Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kenilworth and Kenilworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crackley Hall School: 294. Thorns Community Infant School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crackley Hall School and Thorns Community Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Crackley Hall School is unranked and Thorns Community Infant School is 100th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).