Thorplands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Farm Field Court Thorplands Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 8AQ |
| Phone | 01604493384 |
| Reference Number | 139424 |
Thorplands Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school promotes a positive and caring environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning experiences. Leaders have set high expectations and provide a wide range of opportunities for personal development, including various extracurricular activities. There is a strong emphasis on support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they have access to the curriculum and achieve well. However, the school faces challenges with attendance, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, which impacts their overall progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 46.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.5% |
| African | 19.2% |
| White, Other | 12.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school.
- Leaders have high aspirations and expectations for pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Well-planned curriculum with ambitious content in most subjects.
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Various extracurricular opportunities, including trips and clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent lesson planning in some subjects affects learning.
- Insufficient checks on pupils' learning in foundation subjects.
- Attendance issues among a significant minority of pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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