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Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.9 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
660
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 10%, overall, it is a promising choice for families seeking a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
98%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.7%
White Other20.7%
Black African11.8%
Asian Indian8.2%
Asian Other6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.91704, -0.51006 · LU5 5PE
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109504
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thornhill-primary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornhill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Thornhill Primary School a good school?
Thornhill Primary School scores 80.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Thornhill Primary School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornhill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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