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Thorngumbald Primary School

Thorngumbald Primary School

East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9QQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

77%

Capacity

177

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Thorngumbald Primary School

Thorngumbald Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Thorngumbald Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Norton, it falls under East Riding of Yorkshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8729th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.

Thorngumbald Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 20 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 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 Thorngumbald Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Drama, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, Thorngumbald 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlumtree Road, Thorngumbald, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9QQ
HeadteacherSarah Norton
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Number of Pupils177
Free School Meals (FSM)10.2%
School Capacity177 / 230 (77% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)

8729th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 64%

929th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 62%

62nd of 106

In East Riding of Yorkshire

Top 58%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:79%
Higher:18%
Writing
Expected:61%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:79%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingSEN Unit

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

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsDanceAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessDramaArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

20

Applications

27

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

19 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thorngumbald Primary School

Thorngumbald 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.

Contact Information

01964623402www.thorngumbaldprimaryschool.org.uk

Plumtree Road, Thorngumbald

East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9QQ

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Plumtree Road, Thorngumbald

East Riding of Yorkshire, HU12 9QQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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