Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 2–11, in Dunstable, LU5, run by Central Bedfordshire council. It has 516 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 January 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 21 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 68 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 10 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 41 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 516 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 16.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 53.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.78% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.67% | 2024/25 |
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