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Thorn Grove Primary School
Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this primary school demonstrates solid community support. While 60% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 63% nationally, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with decent academic performance.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 (57 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School supports development
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child feels safe
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.8%
White Other15.9%
Mixed Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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51.86434, 0.17363 · CM23 5LD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117277
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thorngrove.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorn Grove Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorn Grove Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2019.
Is Thorn Grove Primary School a good school?
Thorn Grove Primary School scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Thorn Grove Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thorn Grove Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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