The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Whawell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thorner Church of England Primary School?
Thorner Church of England Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorner Church of England Primary School take?
Thorner Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorner Church of England Primary School?
Thorner Church of England Primary School is in Leeds, LS14 3JD, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorner Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorner 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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