Thorner Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
180
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Thorner Church of England Primary School
Thorner Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Leeds community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Thorner Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Whawell, it falls under Leeds local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7659th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 114th out of 204 in Leeds.
Thorner Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 25 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorner Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leeds, Thorner Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | Kirkhills, Leeds, Leeds, LS14 3JD |
| Headteacher | Gemma Whawell |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7659th of 13,686
Nationally
809th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
114th of 204
In Leeds
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
60%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
91
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kirkhills, Leeds
Leeds, LS14 3JD
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