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West Thornton Primary School
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West Thornton Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon CR0 3BS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics scheme delivered with precision, high priority on reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious culture with detailed understanding of strengths.
Foundational Skills: Phonics scheme delivered with precision, high priority on reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious culture with detailed understanding of strengths.
Foundational Skills: Focus on language development starting in Reception ensures strong vocabulary and communication skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and meticulously sequenced to enhance understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need time to fully embed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need time to fully embed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need further refinement to strengthen deep understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading high priority, pupils become fluent quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions planned for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, caring, harmonious behaviour, pupils committed to rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading high priority, pupils become fluent quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions planned for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, caring, harmonious behaviour, pupils committed to rules.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High priority on reading and phonics with strong intervention for those falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and planned interventions support pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show independence, resilience, and enthusiasm; behaviour is calm and harmonious.
Support for SEND Pupils: Overcome misunderstandings, all pupils succeed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Overcome misunderstandings, all pupils succeed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Curriculum adaptations help SEND pupils deepen knowledge and succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop tolerance and understanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils develop tolerance and understanding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
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Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including football, crochet, and photography.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including football, crochet, and photography.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety of clubs like football, dance, and cooking enrich pupil experience.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality subject-specific training provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons adapt to help all pupils make progress.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality subject-specific training provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons adapt to help all pupils make progress.
Teacher Engagement: High-quality subject-specific training supports detailed teacher knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt lessons effectively, ensuring all pupils progress.
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About Us
West Thornton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 940 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 54% 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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As the local governing body for West Thornton Primary School, we are extremely proud of our institution.
As a part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, the governing body is in charge of West Thornton Primary School (IPAT).
Our goal is to transform the future for our children via collaboration and partnership, in line with IPAT.
By putting students at the centre of everything we do, we hope to foster a culture where excellence flourishes as a result of excellent leadership, captivating instruction, and high-quality learning.
Our goal is to impact the lives of children, and we believe that relationships and teamwork are the best ways to do this.
Our teachers and students think that learning knows no bounds, and our schools are vibrant learning environments.
By providing an interesting curriculum in a welcoming and secure environment, we hope to ensure that each child can reach their full potential in every aspect of their development while attending our school.
Associate Heads, up to five community governors proposed by the governing body, two parents elected by parents, one staff member elected by staff, and one staff member make up the Local Governing Body.
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As a part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, the governing body is in charge of West Thornton Primary School (IPAT).
Our goal is to transform the future for our children via collaboration and partnership, in line with IPAT.
By putting students at the centre of everything we do, we hope to foster a culture where excellence flourishes as a result of excellent leadership, captivating instruction, and high-quality learning.
Our goal is to impact the lives of children, and we believe that relationships and teamwork are the best ways to do this.
Our teachers and students think that learning knows no bounds, and our schools are vibrant learning environments.
By providing an interesting curriculum in a welcoming and secure environment, we hope to ensure that each child can reach their full potential in every aspect of their development while attending our school.
Associate Heads, up to five community governors proposed by the governing body, two parents elected by parents, one staff member elected by staff, and one staff member make up the Local Governing Body.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.5 | 22.8 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 111 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 54% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.88% | 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 | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | 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 - 25th Oct 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Thornton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1