Thornton Primary School

About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 62 responses • 13.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.9% positive 16.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85.5% positive 14.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79% positive 19.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.1% positive 14.5% negative

My child does well at this school

85.5% positive 12.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 62 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

21.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

51.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Experience at Thornton Primary"

I am so impressed with the facilities at Thornton Primary. My child is thriving in the supportive and inclusive environment. I love that the school prioritizes safeguarding and the staff's commitment to Operation Encompass.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophia R

Parent Mar 12, 2022

5.0

"Happy with Our Decision to Choose Thornton Primary"

We chose Thornton Primary for its commitment to safeguarding and the school's focus on academic excellence. Our child is making great progress and loves attending school. The staff are approachable and responsive to our concerns.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Liam W

Parent Jan 15, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings about Thornton Primary"

While our child has generally enjoyed their time at Thornton Primary, we've had some issues with communication from the school. However, the facilities are good and the staff seem genuinely committed to helping the children learn and grow.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ryan M

Parent Jun 25, 2021

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community Spirit"

Our family had a fantastic experience at Thornton Primary. The school's values of kindness, respect, and empathy really shine through in the way the children support each other. We were also impressed with the range of extracurricular programs available.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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