Thornhill Primary School

A good community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thornhill Primary School.

Dunstable, LU55PE Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 May 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grove Road
Houghton Regis
Dunstable, LU55PE
Phone
1582863516
Website
thornhill-primary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109504
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PE
Website
http://www.thornhill-primary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
660 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
319
Free School Meals
22.0% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
319 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thornhill Primary School. The headteacher describes a school expanding to three form entry across two sites (Grove Road for Preschool, Reception and Year 1; Silver Birch for Years 2–6). It is an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community where every child is valued and safe. The team aims to equip children with the skills they need for their future learning, maintains high expectations for learning and progress, and values partnership with parents as part of a community-focused school.

Facilities

Grove Road site: Preschool, Reception and Year 1 facilities Silver Birch site: Library, nurture spaces, Music room, Science room and Geography rooms

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club opens at 7.30am; After School Club runs up to 6pm. To register, please visit https://kidzzone.kidsclubhq.co.uk/register#/auth. Kidz Zone contact: Office hours Mon-Fri 12pm–6pm; Main Office phone 01525 591036 (9:00am–6:00pm); Emergency line 07590 844281 (8:00am–9:00am); [email protected]

Financial Information

Lunch Menu: Meals can be ordered via citrus.online. Each meal is charged at £2.78. Universal free school meals are available for children in Reception to Year 2. For free meals eligibility, see Central Bedfordshire Council: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/53/benefits/4/free_school_meals

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