Bardsey Primary Academy vs Thorner Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardsey Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
Thorner Church of England Primary School
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Bardsey Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorner Church of England Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #57 of 1,636 | #60 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #686 of 15,697 | #704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 19% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bardseyprimary.org.uk | thorner.schooljotter2.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (91.0 vs 90.9).
- •Thorner Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 79%).
- •Bardsey Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 19%).
- •Bardsey Primary Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 182.
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 Bardsey Primary Academy better than Thorner Church of England Primary 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 Bardsey Primary Academy and Thorner Church of England Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bardsey Primary Academy: 208. Thorner Church of England Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bardsey Primary Academy and Thorner Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bardsey Primary Academy is 57th of 1,636 and Thorner Church of England Primary School is 60th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).