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Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School

The Street, Little Thurlow, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7HY, Suffolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.6 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
105
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears solid, and the school is performing better than 64% of others in the area. However, only 9% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 March 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.9%Top 41% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Location
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52.13218, 0.44992 · CB9 7HY

School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124698
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.

Is Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?

Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 63.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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