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Thurleigh Primary School
High Street, Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2DB, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.6 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
89
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Although there are no students reaching the higher standard, the school is rated better than 63% of others, indicating a generally positive environment for learning. Parent satisfaction levels are likely to be high given the school's commendable standing.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 British68.5%
Mixed W+Asian7.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.7%
Mixed Other5.6%
Black African5.6%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Location
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52.21518, -0.46158 · MK44 2DB
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109486
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.thurleighprimary.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurleigh Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thurleigh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is Thurleigh Primary School a good school?
Thurleigh Primary School scores 62.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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