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Thornton Primary School
Goodgraded 24/05/2023Ages 7–11477 pupils
Thornton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Birmingham. The school has around 477 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2023, Thornton Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Birmingham can view Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B8 2LQ), Thornton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 24/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)62%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake61.3%
Free school meals61.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language93.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence21.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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