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Thornton Primary School
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Thornton Primary School
- Primary
- Bradford BD13 3NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school鈥檚 curriculum in reading is well planned and linked to other subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have devised a curriculum which has been well thought through and is particularly strong in reading, history, and science.
Areas Needing Improvement: The planning of the writing curriculum particularly for younger pupils is not sharp enough and lacks ambition for most-able writers.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers make detailed plans to set out clear learning steps so disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and concentrate well in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Recent changes to the mathematics curriculum are starting to help pupils build on previous learning and solve problems.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides well for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying incidents are rare but when they do occur, staff sort them out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained and understand their responsibilities for safeguarding pupils.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree with their children and talk about the passion staff have for teaching.
Outdoor Facilities: Teachers鈥� planning for the outside area of the Reception classes is not as good as indoor provision.
Impact on Student Progress: Recent changes to the planning and sequencing of mathematics teaching are now making a positive difference.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The planning of the writing curriculum for the younger pupils is not ambitious enough for the most able pupils.
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Thornton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 503 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 51% 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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| 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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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | 24.3 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 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 | 102 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 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 | 51% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.95% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 96 | 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 | 52% 4 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.4% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below 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 | 102 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 48% | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.48% | 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 | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | 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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Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornton Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1