The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr William Lowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St George's Way, Thornton Hough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 1JJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Thornton Hough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Hough Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Hough Primary School?
Thornton Hough Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Hough Primary School take?
Thornton Hough Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Hough Primary School?
Thornton Hough Primary School is in Wirral, CH63 1JJ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton Hough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thornton Hough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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