Thriftwood School
Details
| Age Range | 5-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Slades Lane, CM2 8RW |
| URN | 137554 |
School Census
| Total | 260 |
| Girls/Boys | 85/175 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.7%/67.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 109 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2017 | Outstanding |
| 10/05/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -11.6 |
| Writing Progress | -10.7 |
| Maths Progress | -11.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.4 |
| Writing Progress | -7.3 |
| Maths Progress | -10.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.9 |
| Writing Progress | -6.3 |
| Maths Progress | -7.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barnard Road, , CM2 8RR
Galleywood Infant School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barnard Road, Galleywood Infant School, CM2 8RR