Thornhill Primary School
Egremont, CA22 2SJ · Cumberland · primary school
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65th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 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 — 2.9/10 against 2,480 of them, against 2.8/10 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) 2023/24 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Thornhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Breakfast Judo Club and participate in curling, gymnastics, basketball, rugby, canoeing, climbing, orienteering, and Ghyl scrambling. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. 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 provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the various sports activities scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Thornhill Primary School
Overview
Thornhill Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm environment where pupils are polite and well-mannered. The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that helps most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well and build their knowledge securely over time.
Strengths
- Pupils respond well to high expectations, demonstrating "positive attitudes towards their learning" and talking with "confidence and accuracy" about what they have learned.
- The curriculum is "well thought out," ensuring most pupils build their knowledge securely, with early years staff making a "strong contribution to their early development."
- Reading is taught effectively, with staff ensuring pupils develop a "secure knowledge of phonics" and receive support to become "confident and fluent readers."
- The school offers a "wide range of opportunities" such as sports, music, and charity work, helping pupils to become "resilient young people."
- Staff workload and well-being have improved due to recent developments in feedback practices, and staff are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects where the curriculum is new, some pupils have not developed sufficient depth of understanding; the school should ensure these new curriculums are "fully embedded" so pupils achieve as well as they do in other subjects.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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