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Thornton Primary School
Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.8 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
129
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, and the school is performing better than 61% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 24 January 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.8%
Location
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52.66704, -1.31495 · LE67 1AH
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140253
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thornton.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Thornton Primary School a good school?
Thornton Primary School scores 60.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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