The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 7% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Dean Clegg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8DJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thorney Island Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorney Island Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorney Island Community Primary School?
Thorney Island Community Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorney Island Community Primary School take?
Thorney Island Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorney Island Community Primary School?
Thorney Island Community Primary School is in Emsworth, PO10 8DJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorney Island Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorney Island Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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