Thornford CofE Primary School
Thornford CofE Primary School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Sherborne, DT9, in the Dorset council area. It has 104 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (26 November 2024): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 26 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
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 (%) | 53 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 15 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 104 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.15% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.04% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
- Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
- Trent Young's CofE Primary School
- Sherborne Primary School
- All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School