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Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1ES, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable 93% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its academic excellence. The school performs in the top 2% nationally for expected outcomes, demonstrating a strong commitment to student achievement. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by the impressive LocaleIQ score of 98.3, placing it better than 98% of schools.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal 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%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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54.63569, -1.65280 · DL4 1ES
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114106
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thornhill.durham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornhill Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Thornhill Primary School a good school?
Thornhill Primary School scores 98.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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