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Thornford CofE Primary School
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Thornford CofE Primary School
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- Thornford DT9 6QY
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Thornford CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 100 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
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Salutations from Thornford School.
A small village near the market town of Sherborne is home to our rural Church of England primary school, which is situated in lovely surroundings.
Our golden rule, "Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself," is utilised to encourage good attitudes and behaviours in our students. We have close ties to the neighbourhood church, St. Mary Magdalene.
Our children enter a nurturing learning atmosphere that is safe and joyful the moment they arrive in Reception.
In order for students to reach their potential, students are urged to work hard, have a growth mindset, and make accommodations for their specific requirements.
We impart to the kids the ideals of being accountable, compassionate, and considerate of others.
I am happy to report that Thornford has received the "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in both of its most recent inspections (in May 2007 and 2014) as well as from our SIAMS church schools assessment (July 2017).
We are aware of the value of a strong, sincere cooperation between the home and the school.
Thornford School was established in 1874, and in 1975 it moved to its current location.
As a Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Dorset County Council looks after us.
The School benefits from a greenfield location with a sizable playground and playing field.
We are a component of both the Sherborne Pyramid and the Sherborne Rural Cluster.
To view the most recent SIAMS report for Thornford CE Primary School, click here.
The Minister of State for Schools' letter honouring outstanding phonics performance in 2016 can be viewed by clicking here.
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A small village near the market town of Sherborne is home to our rural Church of England primary school, which is situated in lovely surroundings.
Our golden rule, "Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself," is utilised to encourage good attitudes and behaviours in our students. We have close ties to the neighbourhood church, St. Mary Magdalene.
Our children enter a nurturing learning atmosphere that is safe and joyful the moment they arrive in Reception.
In order for students to reach their potential, students are urged to work hard, have a growth mindset, and make accommodations for their specific requirements.
We impart to the kids the ideals of being accountable, compassionate, and considerate of others.
I am happy to report that Thornford has received the "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in both of its most recent inspections (in May 2007 and 2014) as well as from our SIAMS church schools assessment (July 2017).
We are aware of the value of a strong, sincere cooperation between the home and the school.
Thornford School was established in 1874, and in 1975 it moved to its current location.
As a Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Dorset County Council looks after us.
The School benefits from a greenfield location with a sizable playground and playing field.
We are a component of both the Sherborne Pyramid and the Sherborne Rural Cluster.
To view the most recent SIAMS report for Thornford CE Primary School, click here.
The Minister of State for Schools' letter honouring outstanding phonics performance in 2016 can be viewed by clicking here.
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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-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 20.8 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 102 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 104 | 103 |
| 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 | 108 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 96 | 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 | 80% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 8.08% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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 | 106 5 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 5 | 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 | 87% 24 | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.32% | 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 | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 101 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 63% | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.71% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 Thornford CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
