Thorley Hill Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NH · Hertfordshire · primary school
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34th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 4,024 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorley Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join I Rock Drum and Band Sessions, archery, fencing, and UV Dodgeball. Sports include football, netball, dodge ball, cheerleading, modern dance, and street dance. Arts and music options cover piano, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, and choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Thorley Hill Primary School
Overview
Thorley Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and orderly environment where pupils are polite, confident, and keen to learn. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and mathematics, supported by staff with secure subject knowledge. While the school offers enriching experiences and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, some recently updated curriculum areas require further embedding to address gaps in knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve extremely well across the curriculum, benefiting from lessons that include time to ‘review, revisit and remember’ previous learning.
- Reading is given high priority, with staff expertly ensuring children develop essential skills and pupils achieving well through carefully selected texts.
- Staff provide clear explanations and use consistent structures in mathematics to help pupils develop ‘strong fluency and reasoning skills’.
- The school offers a wide variety of enriching experiences, including visits to places of worship, sporting competitions, and residential visits.
- Governors make a strong contribution to school improvement, offering effective strategic leadership and supporting the school to flourish.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to ensure new curriculum plans are implemented effectively so that pupils build secure knowledge and skills consistently in all areas.
- Some recently developed curriculum areas are not yet firmly embedded, leaving gaps in pupils’ knowledge that require remedying.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing how to alert staff to concerns and feeling safe and well cared for.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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