Thistle Hill Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Aspen Drive Minster-on-Sea Sheerness Kent ME12 3UD |
| Phone | 01795899119 |
| Reference Number | 140393 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 352 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.01%
Girls: 51.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| 2 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 3 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 4 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 5 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 6 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, 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 | 2024-12-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2024-06-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-04-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-22 | 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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | 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 | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Brecon Chase, Minster, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2HX |
0.65 miles |
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St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School
Chequers Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3QU |
0.87 miles |
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Halfway Houses Primary School
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP |
1.11 miles |
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Richmond Primary School
Unity Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2ET |
1.87 miles |
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Queenborough School and Nursery
Edward Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DF |
1.93 miles |
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West Minster Primary School
St George's Avenue, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1ET |
2.3 miles |
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Rose Street Primary School
Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW |
2.39 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW |
2.45 miles |
|
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ |
2.6 miles |
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Iwade School
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS |
4.02 miles |
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Kemsley Primary Academy
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2RP |
4.43 miles |
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St James Church of England Primary Academy
High Street, Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0BS |
4.71 miles |
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St. Clement's CofE Primary School
Leysdown Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB |
4.78 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Elmley Dray School
18-20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2DP |
0.66 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Minster
Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ |
0.72 miles |
|
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Marine Parade, Sheerness, ME12 2BE |
1.89 miles |