Thundersley Primary School

About Thundersley Primary School

Thundersley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Castle Point community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Thundersley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Dawson, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4899th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 19 in Castle Point.

Thundersley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 153 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Thundersley Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Rounders, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Castle Point, Thundersley 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.

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