Pickering Community Infant School vs Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pickering Community Infant School
Pickering · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
Pickering · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Pickering Community Infant School Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Pickering, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #655 of 1,636 | #431 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6960 of 15,697 | #4674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pickering-inf.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.thorntondaleprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Thornton Dale CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 54.7).
- •Pickering Community Infant School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 146.
- •Pickering Community Infant School is a local authority school while Thornton Dale CofE 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 Pickering Community Infant School better than Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornton Dale CofE Primary School ranks higher (66.0 vs 54.7 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 Pickering Community Infant School and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pickering Community Infant School: 197. Thornton Dale CofE Primary School: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pickering Community Infant School and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pickering Community Infant School is 655th of 1,636 and Thornton Dale CofE Primary School is 431st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).