Thornhill Primary School vs Winterhill School
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
Winterhill School
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
941 students
| Measure | Thornhill Primary School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Winterhill School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 1,636 | #284 of 366 |
| National rank | #12276 of 15,697 | #3164 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 316 | 941 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 941 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rotherham | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thornhillprimary.org.uk/ | www.winterhill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 25.7).
- •Winterhill School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 316.
- •Thornhill Primary School is a local authority school while Winterhill 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 Thornhill Primary School better than Winterhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Thornhill Primary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 25.7 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 Winterhill School?
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. Winterhill School: 941. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thornhill Primary School and Winterhill School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Thornhill Primary School is 1218th of 1,636 and Winterhill School is 284th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).