Thornden Wood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RS |
| Phone | 01227373095 |
| Reference Number | 147751 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 289 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.29%
Girls: 46.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 2 | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| 3 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 4 | 26 | 13 | 39 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 6 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2018-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2018-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-05-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | 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 | 103 | 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 | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
0.51 miles |
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Herne Bay Infant School
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH |
1.35 miles |
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Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
1.38 miles |
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Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
1.52 miles |
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
1.67 miles |
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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH |
1.9 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY |
2.77 miles |
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Hoath Primary School
School Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LA |
3.08 miles |
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Westmeads Community Infant School
Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA |
3.14 miles |
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Reculver Church of England Primary School
Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA |
3.24 miles |
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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY |
3.3 miles |
|
Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB |
3.34 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA |
3.36 miles |
|
Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
3.66 miles |
|
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT |
3.76 miles |
|
Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS |
3.79 miles |
|
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU |
4.18 miles |
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St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
4.63 miles |
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Blean Primary School
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED |
4.63 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB |
4.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
0.52 miles |
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Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
1 miles |
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The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX |
2.81 miles |
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ISP School Whitstable
ISP Centre, Regent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JD |
3.32 miles |
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Spires Academy
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD |
3.68 miles |
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Junior King's School
Milner Court, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
4.12 miles |
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The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
4.57 miles |
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Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.89 miles |
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Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.89 miles |
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St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.93 miles |