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Thorne King Edward Primary School
King Edward Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4BY, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
365
Capacity
320
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 56% of pupils achieve the expected level, and there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Despite this, the school serves a sizeable community of 365 pupils and is better than 22% of schools in its locality, suggesting a supportive environment for families.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2024Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 British80.0%
Other7.4%
White Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.61756, -0.95703 · DN8 4BY
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106750
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorne King Edward Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorne King Edward Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is Thorne King Edward Primary School a good school?
Thorne King Edward Primary School scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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