Thoresby Primary School
, HU5 3RG · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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16th of 70 primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 3,364 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thoresby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 545 pupils against a stated capacity of 536. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating with such a high intake?
What Ofsted said about Thoresby Primary School
Overview
Thoresby Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceptionally high-quality of education." The report highlights a strong community where pupils are proud, behave positively, and receive a meticulously designed curriculum that ensures they "learn exceptionally well."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exacting" and "carefully and deliberately sequenced," with clear knowledge goals and "relentless" checking of pupil understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate "overwhelmingly positive" behaviour, taking responsibility for their actions and acting as "upstanders" against injustice.
- Personal development is fundamental, with pupils engaging in committees and events like the "kaleidoscope celebration" to become "global citizens."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those speaking English as an additional language, are "fully immersed" in the curriculum with effective support.
- Early years provide a "calm and purposeful start," ensuring children display high levels of independence and are well prepared for key stage one.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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