Thorpe Primary
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Albion Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9PY |
| Phone | 01274414126 |
| Reference Number | 148288 |
Thorpe Primary has achieved 'Good' overall effectiveness in its first inspection since joining Carlton Academy Trust. The school fosters a warm and nurturing environment, where younger pupils are supported by older peers. Staff promote positive behavior and high aspirations among pupils, leading to improvements in behavior and a reduction in bullying. Although the quality of education is generally strong, there are aspects, particularly in the phonics curriculum and subject-specific knowledge delivery, that need further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 2 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 6 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| 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 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Thorpe Primary School | |
| 05 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 24 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Warm and nurturing school culture
- Strong staff-pupil relationships
- Effective behavior management and reduction in bullying
- Diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities
- Positive engagement with the community
- Expert support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent phonics instruction and staff training
- Need for clearer breakdown of knowledge in some subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 109 | ||
| 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 | -2.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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