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Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.9 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
114
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Behaviour is good
98%
School supports development
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
95%
School keeps me informed
92%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Location
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50.70973, -2.63782 · DT2 9AU
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113804
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.thorners.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney rated by Ofsted?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney a good school?
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney scores 76.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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