Thorndon Church of England Primary School
Eye, IP23 7JR · Suffolk · primary school
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26th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 6.5/10 against 3,131 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorndon Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club, Creative Club, Just Dance!, Multi-Sports Club, and Film Club. They also participate in Forest Schools, cycling, and swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools sessions? How does the after-school club operate on days when other clubs are running?
What Ofsted said about Thorndon Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection describes a small, highly inclusive school where pupils "thrive and grow in confidence." Leaders have overseen "steady improvement" since the school became an academy, creating a "calm and respectful environment" where staff know pupils extremely well. The report highlights strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, who access the same curriculum as their peers through careful adaptations.
Strengths
- Pupils are "extremely polite and considerate," showing "real curiosity and enthusiasm" for learning.
- Teachers make "highly effective decisions" about teaching, introducing new ideas gradually to build secure skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The early years provision is "ambitious," with staff skilfully adapting activities to meet individual needs and deliberately building children’s vocabulary.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with staff providing effective additional teaching to help pupils with SEND "catch up and keep up."
- Governors are "highly reflective," focusing strategically on curriculum quality and pupil achievement with effective trust support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further strengthen the teaching of writing so that more pupils achieve the higher standard by the end of Year 6, in line with their achievement in reading."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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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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