Ferham Primary School vs Thornhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 577 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferham Primary School
Rotherham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
Thornhill Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
| Measure | Ferham Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 1,636 | #1218 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15671 of 15,697 | #12276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 71% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 13% | 63% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ferhamprimary.org.uk/ | www.thornhillprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 3.2).
- •Thornhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 13%).
- •Thornhill Primary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 228.
- •Ferham Primary School is a academy school while Thornhill Primary 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 Ferham Primary School better than Thornhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 3.2 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 Ferham Primary School and Thornhill Primary School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferham Primary School: 228. Thornhill Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferham Primary School and Thornhill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ferham Primary School is 1636th of 1,636 and Thornhill Primary School is 1218th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).