Thringstone Primary School
Coalville, LE67 8LJ · Leicestershire · primary school
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193rd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,356 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 41% | 0.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 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.
Thringstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for cricket, handball, archery, coding and origami. Trips include Beaumanor Hall, Aylmerton Field Study Centre, Walesby Forest, Standon Bowers and the Charles Booth Centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Thringstone Primary School
Overview
Thringstone Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils and staff ‘believe and achieve together’. Pupils are reported to be happy, safe, and well-behaved, with ‘warm and positive’ relationships underpinning a culture of high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The recently introduced phonics and early reading programme is ‘working well’, with staff using accurate assessments to quickly identify and support pupils falling behind.
- Mathematics teaching is consistent and effective, helping pupils retain knowledge through recaps and end-of-unit tests, with many enjoying the challenge.
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, supported by opportunities for residential trips, performances, and mental health resources like ‘good to talk’ boxes.
- Staff know and meet the needs of pupils with SEND very well, benefiting from appropriate training and strong links with outside agencies.
- The governing body is ‘well-organised and knowledgeable’, holding leaders fully to account through frequent visits and detailed reporting.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure ‘clarity and preciseness’ regarding the specific knowledge and vocabulary pupils should learn in a small number of subjects across all year groups.
- Leaders should improve pupils’ understanding of faiths and cultures different from their own to better prepare them for ‘life in modern Britain’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are well-trained to recognise signs of abuse and know how to respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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