Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School
Egham, TW20 8QD · Surrey · primary school
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183rd of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 — 3.1/10 against 3,267 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 62% | 0.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it 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 (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Earlybirds Club or Owl Club, play football, netball or athletics, and attend the Hindleap Warren Residential. Breakfast and after-school clubs are also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities take place during the Owl Club sessions? How does the residential trip at Hindleap Warren prepare pupils for independent living?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School
Overview
This is a “nurturing village school” where pupils are “caring and thoughtful” and feel safe. The inspection found that the school has responded swiftly to previous low test results, resulting in an “ambitious curriculum” that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Consequently, the school is described as a “calm and happy place” where pupils have a “clear love of learning” and achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, showing “positive attitudes to learning” and acting as “excellent role models.”
- The curriculum is well-designed, setting out “precisely the skills and vocabulary that pupils need to learn.”
- Reading is a priority; staff teach phonics effectively, ensuring the “majority of pupils become fluent readers” by key stage 2.
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and deliver the planned curriculum well, with tasks designed carefully for consistent practice.
- Personal development is enriched through a “broad range of opportunities,” including visits to historical sites and citizenship events.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always use assessment checks effectively to identify and address “gaps in pupils’ learning.”
- A small number of pupils do not yet attend school frequently enough, despite overall improvements in attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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