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Thornbury Primary School
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- Plymouth PL6 8UL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong progress in early reading and writing skills
Success of the Curriculum: Strong culture for reading and revitalized approach
Areas Needing Improvement: Further work on mathematical curriculum design needed
Support for Falling Behind: Additional adults are highly effective in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, with strong listening and respectful engagement
Performance in Maths & Reading: Boys' performance in reading is improving, but some groups need more challenge in maths
Support for SEND Pupils: High expectations and full potential reached; additional adults are highly effective
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is the number one priority, with a culture ensuring pupil welfare is paramount
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular checks and external audits on safeguarding strengthen capacity to keep pupils safe
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive; strongly positive feedback about staff warmth and friendliness
Parental Involvement: Parents involved in reading initiatives and informed through presentations
Teacher Engagement: High staff morale, overwhelmingly positive views expressed in surveys
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils making strong progress in reading and phonics
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Precise strategic plans identify areas for further attention
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some areas needing improvement in maths teaching
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About Us
Thornbury Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 285 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is an honour for us to be caring for your child.
We firmly believe that by working together, we can provide your child with the finest possible foundation for them to develop into future happy, self-assured, independent individuals.
Thank you for visiting Thornbury Primary School.
We hope you will watch as our partnership develops as a parent of a student new to the school.
We hope you would help your kid with their homework, inquire about their education, and attend parents' meetings and other school functions.
We value the role you will play in this process because we are aware that if a parent is involved in their kid's education, the youngster is likely to perform better in school.
We will make an effort to strengthen your child's weaker skills while supporting and nurturing their stronger ones.
We achieve this by making learning interesting, connecting the curriculum to real-world experiences whenever possible, and encouraging a sense of accountability for oneself, others, our school, and the larger community.
We provide kids every chance to grow in their capacity for imagination, curiosity, and problem-solving.
We value the connection to the community that your family gives us, and we would be interested to learn about any unique interests or skills you may have that might be of use to our students.
We sincerely hope that you will contact us if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
If you need to talk with me or another member of the school leadership team immediately in the morning, please ask to do so in the office.
Our staff members collaborate to give your child an all-around education in which they are highly regarded.
As you become a part of our school community, we look forward to the chance to work in cooperation with you.
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We firmly believe that by working together, we can provide your child with the finest possible foundation for them to develop into future happy, self-assured, independent individuals.
Thank you for visiting Thornbury Primary School.
We hope you will watch as our partnership develops as a parent of a student new to the school.
We hope you would help your kid with their homework, inquire about their education, and attend parents' meetings and other school functions.
We value the role you will play in this process because we are aware that if a parent is involved in their kid's education, the youngster is likely to perform better in school.
We will make an effort to strengthen your child's weaker skills while supporting and nurturing their stronger ones.
We achieve this by making learning interesting, connecting the curriculum to real-world experiences whenever possible, and encouraging a sense of accountability for oneself, others, our school, and the larger community.
We provide kids every chance to grow in their capacity for imagination, curiosity, and problem-solving.
We value the connection to the community that your family gives us, and we would be interested to learn about any unique interests or skills you may have that might be of use to our students.
We sincerely hope that you will contact us if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
If you need to talk with me or another member of the school leadership team immediately in the morning, please ask to do so in the office.
Our staff members collaborate to give your child an all-around education in which they are highly regarded.
As you become a part of our school community, we look forward to the chance to work in cooperation with you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 18.6 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 106 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | 54.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.15% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 6 | 58.69% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 8.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 6 | 56.97% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 8 | 6.92% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 84 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 49.09% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.95% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornbury Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1