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Thorndown Primary School

Huntingdonshire, PE27 6SEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,847
of 13,686 nationally

About Thorndown Primary School

Thorndown Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 115 applications for just 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. Every one of those 60 first-preference applicants was offered a spot, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the odds are very good. The school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the high demand is a strong signal in itself. Headteacher Christopher Snape leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 493 pupils against a capacity of 630, so there is some room to grow. The school also offers nursery provision, which can be a practical bonus for families with younger children looking for a smooth transition into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHill Rise, St Ives, Huntingdonshire, PE27 6SE
HeadteacherChristopher Snape
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils493
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity493 / 630 (78% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsSwimmingDanceCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubFilm ClubChoirChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Thorndown Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.