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Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.9 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
342
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% expressing they would recommend the school. However, there is room for improvement, especially in achieving higher standards, as currently, no pupils reached this level.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.66188, -1.62285 · WF12 0QT
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143231
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thornhilljischool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornhill Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Thornhill Junior and Infant School a good school?
Thornhill Junior and Infant School scores 63.9/100 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.
What do parents say about Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornhill Junior and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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