Thornhill Primary School vs Wingfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thornhill Primary School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
Wingfield Academy
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
990 students
| Measure | Thornhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wingfield Academy Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 1,636 | #147 of 366 |
| National rank | #12276 of 15,697 | #1781 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 316 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 117.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thornhillprimary.org.uk/ | www.wingfield.rotherham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wingfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 29.7).
- •Wingfield Academy is the larger school with 990 students compared with 316.
- •Thornhill Primary School is a local authority school while Wingfield Academy 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 Thornhill Primary School better than Wingfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wingfield Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 29.7 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 Thornhill Primary School and Wingfield Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thornhill Primary School: 316. Wingfield Academy: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thornhill Primary School and Wingfield Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Thornhill Primary School is 1218th of 1,636 and Wingfield Academy is 147th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).