Thornton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Thornton Road Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3NN |
| Phone | 01274833839 |
| Reference Number | 143944 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 503 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 4 | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| 5 | 41 | 26 | 67 |
| 6 | 40 | 45 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-02-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-02-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Thornton Primary School | ||
| 2016-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 28 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 22 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 37 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 22 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 27 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 27 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 25 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 24 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 25 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 35 | 2 |
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 | 102 | 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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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.
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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.
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