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Thornden Wood Primary School

Goodgraded 20/02/2024Ages 4–11301 pupilsDoes not apply
Herne Bay, CT6 7RS
Kent

Thornden Wood Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Herne Bay, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 301 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/02/2024, Thornden Wood Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Herne Bay can view Thornden Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Herne Bay (CT6 7RS), Thornden Wood 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 20/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals41.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-4%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Herne BaySee the full area report for CT6 7RS