Thorpe Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thorpe Primary Academy.

Peterborough, PE39UG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Atherstone Avenue
Netherton
Peterborough, PE39UG
Phone
1733264340
Website
thorpeprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144981
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Atherstone Avenue, Netherton, Peterborough, PE3 9UG
Website
https://www.thorpeprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KEYS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
630 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
520
Free School Meals
26.4% (137 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
58
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
520 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"One Community, Growing Together"

All pupils to develop into successful learners and achieve their full potential through high quality purposeful teaching To nurture and develop every child to become responsible and caring members of the community To work in genuine partnership with families and the wider community To provide for every child an engaging curriculum in a high quality stimulating environment To challenge, support and develop our staff to create an outstanding workforce

Head Teacher's Message

Thorpe Primary Academy is a wonderful, multi-cultural school where children feel safe, happy and secure, and leave well-prepared for the next phase of their education.

Facilities

On-site Nursery unit (ages 3+) 52-part-time Nursery capacity

SEND Provision

SEN provision is coordinated by a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) named Georgia Vincent. All teachers are teachers of SEND, and there are references and links to the Peterborough Local Offer and SEND services, along with related SEN documents such as the SEND Information Report and SEND Policy.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Thorpe Primary Academy is organised by Peterborough Local Authority. The first priority is given to looked after children, a verified medical need relating to a child, children living within the catchment area and siblings. The school converted to an academy on 1 April 2018, but admissions continue to be managed by Peterborough Local Authority.

Financial Information

KS1 entitlement to Universal Infant Free School Meals. KS2 lunches cost £2.70 per meal. Nursery charges include 15 hours free per week (38 weeks); 30 hours full-time for eligible families; Additional hours £6.00 per hour. School dinners priced at £2.30 per meal. Pack lunches also available.

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