Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | The Street, CB9 7HY |
| School Website | www.htpfederation.co.uk/index.php/thurlow |
| Telephone | 1440783281 |
| URN | 124698 |
School Census
| Total | 59 |
| Girls/Boys | 31/28 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.5%/47.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 7 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Good |
| 02/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 14 November 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 25 November 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 September 2005 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 December 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |