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Thorns Primary School
Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2JY, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.1 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
194
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the LocaleIQ score suggests that the school is performing better than only 24% of its peers.
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Last inspected: 18 April 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Black African2.6%
White Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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52.46735, -2.11464 · DY5 2JY
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN150322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thorns.excelsiormat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorns Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thorns Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Thorns Primary School a good school?
Thorns Primary School scores 24.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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