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Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
290
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 63% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 85.9, indicating it outperforms 86% of schools in terms of its local context. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
Black African5.2%
Other3.8%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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54.88333, -1.42722 · SR3 4BB
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN108828
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorney Close Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorney Close Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is Thorney Close Primary School a good school?
Thorney Close Primary School scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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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