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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well with above-average standards.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils make too many spelling and punctuation errors in their writing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The vast majority of pupils are now making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift action is taken to support pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is good, and instances of poor behaviour are very rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong provision ensures that funding is used effectively to meet a wide range of needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding ensures that pupils are safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A dedicated pastoral team provides care and support to pupils and their families.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school and feel that teachers are 'always there to talk to'.
Parental Involvement: Parents value the assistance from school in how to support their child to do their homework.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs provides something of interest for everyone.
Outdoor Facilities: Breaktimes and lunchtimes are lively and active.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have developed very positive relationships with the pupils and expect them to work hard in lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers intervene at timely intervals to check on pupils' learning and address misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and evaluation have led to good teaching across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders are not effective because most are new to their role.
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Thornton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 480 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 64% 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
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 7-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19 25.8 19.4
Proficient Math 106 108 105
Proficient Read 106 109 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 106 97 97
Reading 106 98 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 64% 55.48% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.68% 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 -0.2 Average
Writing -3.1 Below Average
Maths 0.9 Above 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.

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 104 1 95 96
Reading 104 1 94 95

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 68% 9 57.74% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 3 9.05% 9.72%

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 -1.3 Below Average
Writing -0.6 Below Average
Maths -1.9 Below Average

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 103 2 94 94
Reading 103 94 95

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 59% 4 57.89% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 8.39% 9.16%

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 -2.9 Below Average
Writing -0.3 Average
Maths -2.1 Below Average

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 105 94 93
Reading 103 94 93

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 55% 54.28% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 6.12% 8.19%

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 -2.8 Below Average
Writing -4.2 Well Below Average
Maths -1.1 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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