The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 477
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Grace (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Thornton Road, Ward End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2LQ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School currently has 477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton Primary School take?
Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School is in Birmingham, B8 2LQ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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