# West Thornton Primary School — Croydon, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 1000
- **Principal:** Mrs D Callaghan & Mrs C Dennis

## Contact

- **Address:** Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS
- **Phone:** 020 8684 3497
- **Website:** https://www.westthornton.croydon.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/croydon/west-thornton-primary-school-21411

## About

West Thornton Primary School is a vibrant learning community, where we offer children a fully rounded education, which includes an exciting creative curriculum and a highly inclusive, supportive environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Inadequate — Feb 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Inadequate — Feb 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a heart of gold: We've been at West Thornton for 3 years now and it's been an incredible experience for our child. The staff are passionate, caring and dedicated to helping each child grow and thrive. I love the emphasis on global learning and the opportunities the school provides for children to learn about and engage with the world around them. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Supportive and inclusive environment: We've been really impressed with the way the school supports our child's individual needs. The teachers are always available to chat and the school's values of inclusivity and respect really shine through. My child loves attending the school's events and activities, and I feel confident that they're getting a well-rounded education. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Outstanding progress and dedicated staff: My child attended West Thornton from Reception to Year 6 and I was blown away by the progress they made. The staff are dedicated, passionate and truly care about each child's development. The school's focus on global learning and citizenship is fantastic and has helped my child grow into a confident and curious individual. *(Oct 2021)*

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