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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
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Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
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- Thornton in Craven BD23 3SX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of early reading is of high importance in the school. A new scheme ensures phonics is taught consistently and effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, ensuring they learn in well-ordered steps from Nursery through to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, such as art and design, the knowledge pupils should learn is not fully established.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There is a well-developed curriculum for mathematics, and phonics is taught consistently with rigour.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind with reading are identified quickly and receive effective support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is very good; they are polite and lessons are disruption-free.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified early and supported effectively, learning the curriculum well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe in school. There are effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupils' welfare and safety well, ensuring a supportive atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by knowing all pupils and their needs well.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a range of activities like dance, drama, and sports clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils take part in local walks and visits to zoos, enhancing their learning experience.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued and their views are considered, contributing to an effective educational environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure students revisit important knowledge, deepening their understanding.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff expertise in the early years is developing due to recent staffing challenges.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's assessment approach in some subjects like art and design is still developing.
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About Us
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 100 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At the small, rural Thornton-in-Craven CP School, students are urged to treat one another with kindness.
A safe, healthy, secure, inclusive, caring environment is what this school works to create for students, staff, and visitors. Vulnerable groups are also identified and given targeted support to ensure their presence, participation, and success.
By providing them with appropriate learning challenges and meeting their various learning requirements, the school supports students' best academic and social growth.
The staff makes an effort to collaborate in order to remove obstacles to learning and evaluation for both individuals and groups of students by giving students the chance to express themselves in a number of ways in all curricular and extracurricular areas.
The school envisions itself as a successful team comprised of students, instructors, teaching assistants, parents, governors, the LA, and the neighbourhood.
developing a concern for the quality of their immediate environment and an understanding of the world in which they live and work, as well as the interdependence of people, groups, and nations; developing and acting on a personal set of values, beliefs, and attitudes; and understanding and respecting religious and moral values. Enjoy learning and becoming independent, self-disciplined, and motivated to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable.
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A safe, healthy, secure, inclusive, caring environment is what this school works to create for students, staff, and visitors. Vulnerable groups are also identified and given targeted support to ensure their presence, participation, and success.
By providing them with appropriate learning challenges and meeting their various learning requirements, the school supports students' best academic and social growth.
The staff makes an effort to collaborate in order to remove obstacles to learning and evaluation for both individuals and groups of students by giving students the chance to express themselves in a number of ways in all curricular and extracurricular areas.
The school envisions itself as a successful team comprised of students, instructors, teaching assistants, parents, governors, the LA, and the neighbourhood.
developing a concern for the quality of their immediate environment and an understanding of the world in which they live and work, as well as the interdependence of people, groups, and nations; developing and acting on a personal set of values, beliefs, and attitudes; and understanding and respecting religious and moral values. Enjoy learning and becoming independent, self-disciplined, and motivated to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 28 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 86 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 87 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 48.37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.17% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 5 | 83 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 84 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 20 | 51.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.25% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 5 | 81 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 6 | 82 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% 48 | 49.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.49% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 84 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | 49.25% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 8.15% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
