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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Church Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HJ, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 76%, this primary school offers a supportive community for families, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Academic performance shows that 38% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 94% of schools nationally, but there is room for growth, particularly in achieving higher standards where none have been reported.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 38% | 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 |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
87%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
81%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School keeps me informed
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School has high expectations
66%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
White Other3.5%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.61285, -2.52854 · BS35 1HJ
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN109263
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarysthornbury.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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