How many pupils does Thorns Primary School have?

Thorns Primary School has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thorns Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thorns Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does Thorns Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Thorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thorns Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thorns Primary School is part of EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Thorns Primary School?

Thorns Primary School is located at Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2JY.

Thorns Primary School

Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2JY

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

194

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Thorns Primary School

Thorns Primary School is an academy converter in Brierley Hill, Dudley, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 194 pupils on roll. It is part of EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dudley →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 194 / 210 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

46.8%

Free school meals

9.5%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

17.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

15.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

21.6

Pupils per teacher

8.41

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£54,699

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 50% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,701

Spend per pupil

£7,897

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2JY
Phone: 01384226930
Headteacher: Rebecca Jordan
Website: https://www.thorns.excelsiormat.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thorns Primary School?: Thorns Primary School is an academy converter in Brierley Hill, Dudley, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Thorns Primary School have?: Thorns Primary School has 194 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thorns Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Thorns Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does Thorns Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Thorns Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Thorns Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thorns Primary School is part of EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Thorns Primary School?: Thorns Primary School is located at Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 2JY.

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