Denholme Primary School vs Thornton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denholme Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Thornton Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Denholme Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1438 of 1,636 | #1500 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14130 of 15,697 | #14662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.denholmeprimary.org.uk/ | www.thorntonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denholme Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.0 vs 15.3).
- •Denholme Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 45%).
- •Thornton Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 207.
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 Denholme Primary School better than Thornton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Denholme Primary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 15.3 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 Denholme Primary School and Thornton Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denholme Primary School: 207. Thornton Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denholme Primary School and Thornton Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Denholme Primary School is 1438th of 1,636 and Thornton Primary School is 1500th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).