Keelham Primary School vs Thornton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keelham Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
Thornton Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Keelham Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 1,636 | #1500 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3178 of 15,697 | #14662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.keelhamprimary.co.uk/ | www.thorntonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Keelham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 15.3).
- •Keelham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 45%).
- •Keelham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Thornton Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 111.
- •Keelham Primary School is a local authority school while Thornton Primary School is a academy 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 Keelham Primary School better than Thornton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Keelham Primary School ranks higher (73.9 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 Keelham Primary School and Thornton Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keelham Primary School: 111. Thornton Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keelham Primary School and Thornton Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Keelham Primary School is 284th 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).