Thornhill Primary School
Southampton, SO19 6FH · Southampton · primary school
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44th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 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 — 0.4/10 against 385 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 21.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Thornhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rise and Shine Club and the Spitfire Wraparound Club, attend residential visits, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those who have not reached the higher standard? How does the school plan to improve outcomes in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Thornhill Primary School
Overview
Thornhill Primary School is described as having a "palpable air of harmony and kindness," where pupils feel safe and valued. While the school meets the expected standard in most areas, including safeguarding and personal development, pupil achievement at the end of key stage 2 is rated as needing attention due to historical inconsistencies in teaching.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Leaders are making a "tangible difference" in improving attendance and reducing persistent absence for most groups.
- The curriculum is "interesting and ambitious," with staff using agreed lesson structures to help pupils revisit prior learning.
- Staff build "positive relationships" with families and provide "timely and highly effective support" for pupils’ behaviour and emotions.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff skilfully addressing gaps in language and communication skills.
Areas to improve
- Staff must check for and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, including phonics, with greater precision to ensure secure learning.
- Leaders need to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs benefit equally from support across all subjects.
- Action must continue to address knowledge gaps in older pupils’ reading, writing, and mathematics to raise achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 15% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| 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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