Thurcroft Junior Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thurcroft Junior Academy.

Rotherham, S669DD Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
4 February 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Green Arbour Road
Thurcroft
Rotherham, S669DD
Phone
1709543194
Website
thurcroftacademy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138357
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD
Website
www.thurcroftacademy.org/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
274
Free School Meals
50.2% (138 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
55
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
274 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for Excellence; Empowering Achievement; Shaping Learning"

Inclusion Respect Partnership with parents, children, staff and governors Valuing individuality Aspiration and high expectations

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Principal Ruth Stone, emphasising a high standard of education, a positive, aspirational and caring environment, and a strong partnership with parents, pupils and governors.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced provision across the National Curriculum Strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics and RSHE Enrichment experiences beyond the classroom and links to the wider community Development of enterprise skills and independence Regular assessment and progress tracking with emphasis on long-term learning High-quality teaching with connections between subjects and purposeful context

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club is provided and there are safe areas for vulnerable pupils before, after and during the school day.

SEND Provision

The academy provides SEND support through quality-first teaching (Wave 1) with targeted interventions (Wave 2) and access to external services as required. An Inclusion Team coordinates support, and EHCPs may be initiated if needed. Progress is monitored and parents are involved throughout the process.

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