The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 304
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Chandler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornaby Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary · Very close
Village Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 900m away
Bader Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westlands School
Special school · 1.1km away
Westlands Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Mandale Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thornaby Church of England Primary School?
Thornaby Church of England Primary School currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornaby Church of England Primary School take?
Thornaby Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornaby Church of England Primary School?
Thornaby Church of England Primary School is in Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornaby Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornaby Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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