Lady Lumley's Academy vs Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Lumley's Academy
Pickering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
676 students
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Pickering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Lady Lumley's Academy Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 366 | #431 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #817 of 4,090 | #4674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 676 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 676 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Pickering | Pickering |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ladylumleys.org.uk | www.thorntondaleprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Lady Lumley's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 66.0).
- •Lady Lumley's Academy is the larger school with 676 students compared with 146.
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 Lady Lumley's Academy better than Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Lumley's Academy ranks higher (74.4 vs 66.0 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 Lady Lumley's Academy and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Lumley's Academy: 676. Thornton Dale CofE Primary School: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Lumley's Academy and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lady Lumley's Academy is 56th of 366 and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is 431st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).