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Thornbury Primary School

Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4.5 /5

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About Thornbury Primary School

Thornbury Primary School is a nurturing and collaborative learning environment for pupils. We encourage self-confidence and a 'have a go' attitude, helping develop lively and enquiring minds. We strive to give each child the best possible chance to grow into a happy, independent adult of the future.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Mantell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.7
Teaching Quality 4.0
Communication 4.3
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 35 responses • 11.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.8% positive 11.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.4% positive 5.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

77.2% positive 20% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.1% positive 17.1% negative

My child does well at this school

82.9% positive 17.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 35 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
13.7
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

36.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

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

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Emily B
Parent Sep 10, 2022
5.0

"Exceptional school with caring staff!"

My child has been at Thornbury Primary School for a year now, and I have seen her grow and thrive in this nurturing environment. The staff are always available to support my child and offer guidance on how I can help her at home. The facilities are excellent, with a wonderful playground and outdoor spaces that encourage learning through play.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Mark T
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"Love this school!"

I'm so happy with Thornbury Primary School. The values of the school align with my own, and I love how they encourage the children to have a 'have a go' attitude. My child loves going to school and has made some wonderful friends. The teachers are all so supportive and enthusiastic, and I feel confident that my child is in good hands.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rachel G
Parent Feb 25, 2022
4.0

"Great school for our child"

We've been happy with Thornbury Primary School and feel that it's a great fit for our child. The staff are all very supportive, and the school offers a range of activities and programs that cater to different interests. My child has particularly enjoyed the outdoor learning experiences and the opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Sarah W
Parent Dec 20, 2021
4.0

"Generally a good experience, but some issues"

We had a good experience at Thornbury Primary School while our child was there. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are usually friendly and helpful. However, we did have some issues with communication and consistency in certain areas. Overall, I would recommend the school, but with some caveats.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5

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