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Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 7AL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school stands out with 87% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school also boasts a strong performance with 29% of students reaching a higher standard in these subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that indicates it performs better than 85% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 6 July 2022Quality 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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 29% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.50635, -1.56875 · S35 7AL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106626
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitethurgolandprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2022.
Is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School a good school?
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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