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Thorp Primary School
Westerdale Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5TY, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.2 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education with above-average performance in key areas.
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Last inspected: 20 June 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%. | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.56917, -2.13163 · OL2 5TY
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN146811
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thorp.oldham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorp Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorp Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Thorp Primary School a good school?
Thorp Primary School scores 33.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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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