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Thurlton Primary School
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Overall 51¶¯Âþ Grade
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Foundational Skills: The new reading curriculum has been highly effective at supporting pupils to develop the skills they need to become confident readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The new curriculum has had a positive impact on improving pupils’ achievement in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to continue to develop and implement their intended curriculum fully.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The new reading curriculum has been highly effective at supporting pupils to become confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers carefully adapt learning so every pupil can achieve their best.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in class and around the school is excellent.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident to talk to an adult if they are worried about anything.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff apply the school’s agreed behaviour policy consistently, ensuring no disruption in lessons.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to parents dropping off their children at school.
Parental Involvement: Pupils participate in activities in the local community and have links with the local church.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the variety of sports clubs and forest school.
Outdoor Facilities: A whole-school trip to Bewilderwood helped them to explore imaginary worlds.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at the school and are well supported with well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Lessons are carefully planned, and pupils are clear about what they will learn by the end of the lesson.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and the trust effectively hold the school to account for the quality of education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is still work to do, but leaders can demonstrate the proven impact of their work so far.
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Thurlton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.

It has 65 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Thurlton NR14 6RN
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
51¶¯Âþ grade
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A-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 5-11 4-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.1 5 13.4
Proficient Math 92 101 108
Proficient Read 100 107 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 92 91 97
Reading 100 93 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 46.19% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 3.88% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3 Below Average
Writing -7 Well Below Average
Maths -10.1 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 91 3 94 96
Reading 95 94 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 55.04% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.78% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -6.1 Well Below Average
Writing -2.6 Below Average
Maths -9.8 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 94 88 94
Reading 95 89 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 17% 51.55% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.5% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading - -
Writing -4.1 Well Below Average
Maths - -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 83 93
Reading - 83 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 46.88% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 6.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thurlton Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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