Thorngumbald Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Plumtree Road Thorngumbald HU12 9QQ |
| Phone | 01964623402 |
| Reference Number | 135077 |
Thorngumbald Primary has made notable improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' in all domains. The school promotes a positive learning environment where pupils are engaged, attentive, and encouraged to participate actively in their education. There is a strong focus on inclusivity, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to learn alongside their peers effectively. The leadership team, under new headteacher Sarah Norton, is fairly supported by the governing body and has established a coherent curriculum, particularly excelling in foundational subjects like phonics and early reading.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.76%
Girls: 41.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 4 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations set by adults for pupils
- Strong curriculum structure with consistent subject coverage
- Effective teaching of phonics and early reading
- Positive engagement and participation from pupils
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND
- High attendance rates promoted by leaders
- Good personal, social, and health education curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment system to check long-term retention in foundation curriculum subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Hedon Nursery School
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1.87 miles |
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Hedon Primary School
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Paull Primary School
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2.46 miles |
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Preston Primary School
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2.53 miles |
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Keyingham Primary School
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2.81 miles |
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Stockwell Academy
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4.02 miles |
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Burton Pidsea Primary School
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Oldfleet Primary School
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4.43 miles |
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4.65 miles |
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St Richard's VC Academy
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Holderness Academy
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2.42 miles |
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