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Thorner Church of England Primary School

Leeds, LS14 3JDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#7,659
of 13,686 nationally

About Thorner Church of England Primary School

Thorner Church of England Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the Leeds borough. With 180 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not full, but demand is notably high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 91 applications for 25 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.64 to one. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while competition is strong, those who list it first are likely to succeed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools (typically around 23%), indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school’s religious character is Church of England, and it is led by headteacher Gemma Whawell.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKirkhills, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 3JD
HeadteacherGemma Whawell
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils180
Free School Meals (FSM)9.4%
School Capacity180 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballNetballCross CountryTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Thorner Church of England 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.