Sir John Talbot's School vs Thorns Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Talbot's School
Whitchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
861 students
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Brierley Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
| Measure | Sir John Talbot's School Whitchurch, West Midlands | Thorns Collegiate Academy Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 493 | #357 of 493 |
| National rank | #1742 of 4,090 | #3112 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 861 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 861 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | 33.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 51.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | – |
| town | Whitchurch | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/ | www.thornsca.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Talbot's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 26.9).
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 Sir John Talbot's School better than Thorns Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Talbot's School ranks higher (54.5 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 Sir John Talbot's School and Thorns Collegiate Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Whitchurch and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Talbot's School: 861. Thorns Collegiate Academy: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Talbot's School and Thorns Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
Sir John Talbot's School is 157th of 493 and Thorns Collegiate Academy is 357th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).