Thorndon Church of England Primary School
62%
Capacity
52
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Thorndon Church of England Primary School
Thorndon Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Mid Suffolk community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 52 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Thorndon Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Daryl Jones, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12769th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 39 in Mid Suffolk.
Thorndon Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 9 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorndon Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Suffolk, Thorndon Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Street, Eye, Mid Suffolk, IP23 7JR |
| Headteacher | Daryl Jones |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 52 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 52 / 84 (62% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2019Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12769th of 13,686
Nationally
1460th of 1,612
In East of England
35th of 39
In Mid Suffolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thorndon Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
The Street, Eye
Mid Suffolk, IP23 7JR
Journey to School
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