The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Mantell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Miller Way, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTor Bridge High
Secondary · 636m away
Cann Bridge School
Special school · 638m away
Tor Bridge Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 743m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Leigham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Notre Dame RC School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thornbury Primary School?
Thornbury Primary School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornbury Primary School take?
Thornbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornbury Primary School?
Thornbury Primary School is in Plymouth, PL6 8UL, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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