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Thorndown Primary School
Hill Rise, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
493
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 60% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While 61% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-11, with parent satisfaction likely reflecting its positive standing in the community.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
White Other11.2%
Black African5.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.33658, -0.08835 · PE27 6SE
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136814
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorndown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorndown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Thorndown Primary School a good school?
Thorndown Primary School scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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