The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 21% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 68% 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
21%
-41.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 341
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 68%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Carroll (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwell School
Special school · 300m away
The Serendipity School
Independent · 569m away
Woodlands Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Kanes Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sholing Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harefield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sholing Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oasis Academy Sholing
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Primary School?
Thornhill Primary School currently has 341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornhill Primary School take?
Thornhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornhill Primary School?
Thornhill Primary School is in Southampton, SO19 6FH, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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