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Thurlby Community Primary Academy
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Thurlby Community Primary Academy
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- Thurlby PE10 0EZ
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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's phonics programme is systematically organised and pupils soon become competent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is fully planned and sequenced, preparing pupils well for future learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of foundation subjects, pupils do not consistently recall what they have learned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics to evaluate subject performance.
Support for Falling Behind: The school regularly checks the quality of teaching and quickly identifies and helps any children who begin to fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and behave well in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school makes sure that pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum and supports them effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: However, a small proportion of parents and carers raise concerns about some aspects of the school鈥檚 provision.
Parental Involvement: Inspectors considered an email from a parent and spoke informally with parents outside the school.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents are highly positive about the school, though some raise concerns about certain provisions.
Extracurricular Activities: There are a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities on offer.
Outdoor Facilities: Indoors, as well as on the patio and in the garden, the broad range of activities help children learn.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are dedicated and committed, sharing a united view that 鈥榚very child counts, every moment matters.鈥�
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures pupils, including early readers, become competent readers quickly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school regularly checks on the quality of teaching and identifies any areas needing improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a small number of subjects, parts of the curriculum are at an early stage of implementation.
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About Us
Thurlby Community Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 203 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Every child should have access to a world-class education that they will value for the rest of their lives. We are committed to maximising their one opportunity to attend primary school because they only have one. The staff, governors, parents, PTFA, volunteers, and the students at Thurlby Community Primary Academy work together to provide an excellent learning environment that challenges young minds, supports hard effort, and recognises individual skills and accomplishments. We are proud of our school, which acts as the centre of the community, and we kindly encourage you to join us in this collaboration. We sincerely believe that curiosity should be fostered in children in order to instil a lifetime love of learning in them. We support creativity and provide our pupils with a range of possibilities through a thorough, balanced, and interesting curriculum. We set high standards for children's behaviour and learning at all times to help them reach their full potential while also learning to respect and care for others and make a constructive contribution to society. Thurlby wants to provide the children the knowledge, skills, perseverance, and excitement they require to lead happy lives because the future is in their control. A website cannot adequately convey the atmosphere or essence of a school. We look forward to your visit so you may get to know our staff and discover for yourself how dynamic Thurlby is.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 107 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 63% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.83% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thurlby Community Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1