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Thornbury Primary School
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
301
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 74%, this primary school demonstrates a moderate level of community support, although it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. The school performs above the national average in Key Stage 2 expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at 56%, but only 12% of students achieve the higher standard. Overall, while there are some strengths, particularly in meeting expected standards, the school has room for growth in overall performance and parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
77%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
Asian Indian7.0%
Other4.3%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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50.41723, -4.10202 · PL6 8UL
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN143306
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornbury Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Thornbury Primary School a good school?
Thornbury Primary School scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Thornbury Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornbury Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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