The Best Schools In Thornton Heath Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Thornton Heath. These top schools near Thornton Heath are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

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Our number one ranked school in Thornton Heath based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School.

Pupils

431

Ages

3 - 11

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is ranked second in Thornton Heath based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

262

Ages

7 - 11

Gender

Girls

Type

Community school

David Livingstone Academy

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At number 3 in the best schools in Thornton Heath based on our authoritative ranking is David Livingstone Academy.

Pupils

203

Ages

4 - 11

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Thornton Heath league table is Winterbourne Boys' Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

214

Ages

7 - 11

Gender

Boys

Type

Academy sponsor led

Gonville Academy

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Our number five ranked school in Thornton Heath based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Gonville Academy.

Pupils

446

Ages

3 - 11

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Top 5 best performing schools in Thornton Heath and their catchment areas in Thornton Heath ranked by School Guide in 2025

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
David Livingstone Academy
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Gonville Academy

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The Best Schools In Thornton Heath Rated & Reviewed

St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School

Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

David Livingstone Academy

Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Gonville Academy

Top 5 best performing schools in Thornton Heath and their catchment areas in Thornton Heath ranked by School Guide in 2025

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