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Thurcroft Junior Academy
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
291
Capacity
280
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 76% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating potential for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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%. | 76% | Top 21% 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 |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of subjects
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
67%
School supports development
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Black African4.8%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.39269, -1.25574 · S66 9DD
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138357
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thurcroftacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thurcroft Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thurcroft Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Thurcroft Junior Academy a good school?
Thurcroft Junior Academy scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Thurcroft Junior Academy?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thurcroft Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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