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Thorpe Primary School

Dolphin Lane, Thorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3DG, Leeds


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
230
Capacity
245
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, there are no students reaching the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for parents seeking a supportive primary education environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 March 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.73421, -1.52488 · WF3 3DG

School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107832
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Thorpe Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Thorpe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2023.

Is Thorpe Primary School a good school?

Thorpe Primary School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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