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Thornton Primary School
Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LQ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
477
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 67% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation in a supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani68.1%
Black African7.8%
Other7.3%
Gypsy/Roma5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.6%
White British0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.49081, -1.82797 · B8 2LQ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103268
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thornton.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2017.
Is Thornton Primary School a good school?
Thornton Primary School scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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