Thorpe Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 9UG |
| Phone | 01733264340 |
| Reference Number | 144981 |
Thorpe Primary School has demonstrated strong overall effectiveness in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, receiving a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for pupils, with effective support for new students and a strong emphasis on personal development and positive behaviour. Leaders have successfully implemented a curriculum that fosters relevant knowledge and personal qualities, particularly prioritizing reading and phonics from early years onwards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 495 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.93%
Girls: 47.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 4 | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| 5 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 6 | 45 | 47 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 44.8% |
| Indian | 9.9% |
| White, British | 9.3% |
| Asian, Other | 9.3% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 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 | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel well cared for and safe at school.
- The curriculum helps pupils build relevant knowledge and personal qualities.
- Reading is a high priority, with a well-structured phonics program.
- Leaders effectively monitor and support staff development.
- Positive behaviour is clearly demonstrated by pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Opportunities to revisit and practise important knowledge are occasionally overlooked in lessons.
- Support for a small number of pupils with more complex SEND needs is lacking in effectiveness.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 105 |
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 | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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