The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Pete Luck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Secondary · 416m away
Summercroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Primary · 1.2km away
White Trees Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Thorley Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Birchwood High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Windhill21
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thorn Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorn Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorn Grove Primary School?
Thorn Grove Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorn Grove Primary School take?
Thorn Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorn Grove Primary School?
Thorn Grove Primary School is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5LD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorn Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorn Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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