A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thornton Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Pupil Premium funding is £1,480 per pupil per year; Looked After Children funding is £2,570 per child per year; there is currently one looked after child at Thornton. For this financial year the school will receive £330,040 in Pupil Premium funding. The school is also eligible for and received PE and Sport Premium funding (£21,400 for 2023-24 and £20,800 for 2024-25).
Thornton Primary School has a maximum admission number of 31 per class in every year group. There is no legal limit stated for Key Stage 2, but governors limit class sizes. In-year admissions are possible if places are available. Waiting lists are maintained and applicants are considered in priority order: Looked After Children; Siblings; Proximity to the School; Particular individual needs; Children living outside the area. If a place is not offered, parents may appeal to the Education Department. Waiting list details are destroyed at the end of each academic year and re-registered at the start of the next academic year.
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