The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 99
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy How (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7RH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thriplow CofE Primary School?
Thriplow CofE Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thriplow CofE Primary School take?
Thriplow CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thriplow CofE Primary School?
Thriplow CofE Primary School is in Royston, SG8 7RH, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thriplow CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thriplow CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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