Thornton Primary School
Birmingham, B8 2LQ · Birmingham · primary school
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122nd of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 7.0/10 against 564 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thornton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Thornton Primary School
Overview
Thornton Primary School continues to be a good school, described as an "inclusive and welcoming place to learn" where pupils enjoy attending and speak of it with pride. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture of equality, resilience, and teamwork.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," enjoying good relationships with staff and peers, with bullying reported as "very rare."
- High standards are reached in writing and mathematics, supported by a curriculum that prioritises reading and provides access to "high-quality texts."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through targeted provision such as the ‘Study Buddy’ and ‘Chatterbox’ room.
- Leaders place great emphasis on personal development, offering popular after-school clubs and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities like school councillors.
- Governors are "passionate about the work of the school," visiting regularly to support leaders and ask important questions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure systems are in place to assess pupils’ knowledge rigorously in all subject areas to identify and close gaps in learning.
- Leaders should ensure teachers of early reading receive training and feedback to teach phonics consistently well, helping pupils at the early stage of reading make rapid progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, reporting concerns electronically, and acting upon them in a timely way.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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