Best Schools in Thornton Heath
39 schools in Thornton Heath
Key Facts
- Thornton Heath is home to 39 schools, with 78.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Thornton Heath have 66.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally, with 4,756 pupils across 14 schools.
- Secondary schools in Thornton Heath achieve an Attainment 8 score of 50.10, compared to 46.10 nationally, with 49.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Thornton Heath, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.94, with 35.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and secondary schools spend £8,111 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Thornton Heath
24 nurseries in Thornton Heath
Top Primary Schools in Thornton Heath
14 primary schools in Thornton Heath
Bensham Manor School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.3%
Pupils246
P/T Ratio12.1
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Ofsted
Good
Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT
State · Primary · Ages 7–11 · Girls
KS2 Expected84%
Absence3.8%
Pupils260
P/T Ratio23.6
PA
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Ofsted
Good
Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence6.8%
Pupils281
P/T Ratio17.2
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Thornton Heath, CR7 8SB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.7%
Pupils356
P/T Ratio28.2
Top Secondary Schools in Thornton Heath
1 secondary schools in Thornton Heath
Top Special Schools in Thornton Heath
1 special schools in Thornton Heath
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornton Heath has 39 schools, including 14 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 24 nurseries, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Thornton Heath | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 81% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 66% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.04 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,540 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.