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Thornton Primary School
Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3NN, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
600
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction level of 81%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 45% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, where no students reached this benchmark. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for young learners, though parents should consider the school's performance in comparison to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 (62 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child is happy
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.4%
Asian Pakistani10.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.79029, -1.85708 · BD13 3NN
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143944
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thorntonprimary.co.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 16 January 2020.
Is Thornton Primary School a good school?
Thornton Primary School scores 14.3/100 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 Thornton Primary School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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