How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?

Thornton Primary School has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

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

70% of pupils at Thornton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Thornton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thornton Primary School is part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Thornton Primary School?

Thornton Primary School is located at Main Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH.

Thornton Primary School

Main Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH

Good

Inspected 24 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

129

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 129 pupils on roll. It is part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 129 / 140 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31.8%

Free school meals

3.1%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

8.5%

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)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

5.9%

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.

6.74

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

4.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£45,642

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,844 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 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.

£6,760

Spend per pupil

£7,101

Income per pupil

42%

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: Main Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH
Phone: 01530230250
Headteacher: Sarah Acton
Website: www.thornton.leics.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Thornton Primary School have?: Thornton Primary School has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does Thornton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Thornton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Thornton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Thornton Primary School is part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Thornton Primary School?: Thornton Primary School is located at Main Street, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH.

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