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Thornhill Primary School
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Thornhill Primary School
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- Beckermet CA22 2SJ
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Foundational Skills: Pupils begin to learn to read as soon as they join the school; most pupils are well supported to become confident and fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The school provides a wide range of opportunities that help pupils develop their talents and interests.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the curriculums are new and pupils have not developed the depth of knowledge they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use subject knowledge effectively to design activities that help most pupils learn key knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with gaps in phonics knowledge receive support to catch up quickly with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and are enthusiastic about the subjects they study.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of pupils with SEND are identified accurately and they learn well alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school creates an open and positive culture of safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the information provided to support their children’s learning at home.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a wide range of opportunities including sports, biking, and music clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the time and training they receive to carry out their roles.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff provide feedback that has a positive impact on student learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent developments have had a positive impact on staff workload and well-being.
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About Us
Thornhill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 83 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | - | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornhill Primary School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1