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Thorplands Primary School
Farm Field Court, Thorplands, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8AQ, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.1 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. While the school has strengths in meeting expected academic standards, it may need to focus on improving the percentage of students reaching higher standards, as currently none have achieved this level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11 within the West Northamptonshire area.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.5%
Black African19.2%
White Other12.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Black Other4.5%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.27110, -0.84001 · NN3 8AQ
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139424
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thorplandsprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorplands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorplands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Thorplands Primary School a good school?
Thorplands Primary School scores 45.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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