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Thornford CofE Primary School
Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
99
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 53%, which is above the national average, only 7% reach the higher standard. Overall, it outperforms 77% of schools in the UK, indicating a solid educational environment.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other2.0%
Location
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50.91746, -2.56445 · DT9 6QY
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN144415
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thornford.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornford CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thornford CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Thornford CofE Primary School a good school?
Thornford CofE Primary School scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Thornford CofE Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornford CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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