Thornhill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Road Houghton Regis Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 5PE |
| Phone | 01582863516 |
| Reference Number | 109504 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 319 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.02%
Girls: 52.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 | 48 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 5 | 5 | 26 | 31 |
| 6 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.6% |
| White, Other | 19.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-05-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-04-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lime Tree Primary Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN |
0.43 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG |
0.65 miles |
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Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB |
0.67 miles |
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Chalton Lower School
Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ |
0.77 miles |
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Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH |
0.91 miles |
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Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH |
1.16 miles |
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Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PE |
1.29 miles |
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Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP |
1.29 miles |
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Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, Luton, LU4 0PE |
1.36 miles |
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF |
1.48 miles |
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Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX |
1.52 miles |
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The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP |
1.56 miles |
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Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4QU |
1.64 miles |
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Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR |
1.7 miles |
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Ferrars Junior School
Lewsey Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0ES |
1.87 miles |
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Luton, LU4 9JL |
1.88 miles |
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The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL |
1.88 miles |
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St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ |
1.91 miles |
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Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND |
1.94 miles |
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Parklea Primary School
Cranbrook Drive, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW |
1.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX |
0.38 miles |
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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX |
0.43 miles |
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The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE |
1.66 miles |
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All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB |
1.67 miles |
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Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL |
1.71 miles |
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King's House Moorlands
King's House, High Street Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9JY |
2.09 miles |
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Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9LE |
2.09 miles |
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Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ |
2.21 miles |
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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA |
2.26 miles |
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Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ |
2.38 miles |
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Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF |
2.44 miles |
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Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL |
2.53 miles |
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Woodlands Secondary School
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3SP |
2.59 miles |
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Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU |
2.79 miles |
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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB |
3.03 miles |
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
364 - 370 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RF |
3.41 miles |
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Icknield High School
Riddy Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH |
3.56 miles |
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Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX |
3.63 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE |
3.69 miles |
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Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1RJ |
3.75 miles |