The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 42% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 72%
- FSM
- 42.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Kate Espley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thornden Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornden Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornden Wood Primary School?
Thornden Wood Primary School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornden Wood Primary School take?
Thornden Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornden Wood Primary School?
Thornden Wood Primary School is in Herne Bay, CT6 7RS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornden Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornden Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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