The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 36% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 910
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna Callaghan Mrs Clare Dennis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Invictus Academy Croydon
Secondary · 1.5km away
Al-Khair School Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
The Write Time
Independent · 2.0km away
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon
Independent · 2.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Carew Manor School
Special school · 2.1km away
The Minster Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Thornton Primary School?
West Thornton Primary School currently has 910 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Thornton Primary School take?
West Thornton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Thornton Primary School?
West Thornton Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 3BS, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Thornton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Thornton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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