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West Thornton Primary School
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.5 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
910
Capacity
1,050
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child is happy
81%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child feels safe
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
My child makes good progress
69%
I'd recommend this school
69%
Good range of subjects
65%
Progress is communicated
62%
School has high expectations
58%
School supports development
50%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian18.9%
Asian Other17.3%
Black African14.9%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
Black Caribbean7.4%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other6.5%
White British4.7%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.38746, -0.12193 · CR0 3BS
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN147971
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is West Thornton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
West Thornton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is West Thornton Primary School a good school?
West Thornton Primary School scores 88.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 West Thornton Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Thornton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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