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Thurlstone Primary School
Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9RD, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 94% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 37% of pupils meet the expected standards and none achieve the higher standard. Overall, it's a solid option for parents seeking a supportive learning environment, although they may want to consider the limited data on higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.52946, -1.65120 · S36 9RD
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106588
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thurlstoneprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurlstone Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thurlstone Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Thurlstone Primary School a good school?
Thurlstone Primary School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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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