Which is the best primary school in Thornton Heath?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Winterbourne Junior Girls' School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in Thornton Heath, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Thornton Heath ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Thornton Heath?

11 primary schools in Thornton Heath published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Thornton Heath, ranked

The 11 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Community school

13%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
2
David Livingstone Academy
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12%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
3
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Free schools

13%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
4
Gonville Academy
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18%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
5
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
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9%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
6
Ecclesbourne Primary School
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0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
7
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
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7%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
8
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
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4%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
9
Kensington Avenue Primary School
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6%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
10
Beulah Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
11
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
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10%

higher standard

51%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Thornton Heath?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Winterbourne Junior Girls' School ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in Thornton Heath, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Thornton Heath ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Thornton Heath?: 11 primary schools in Thornton Heath published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.