Thornden Wood Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11301 pupils

Greenhill Road, CT6 7RSWebsite01227373095

Good301 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Feb 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils301

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Pupils301

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

301 / 420 (72%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Kate Espley

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.6%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.6%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support21.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed20 pupils (27%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder15 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health15 pupils (21%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (8%)

Other3 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)15

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils301

Free school meals42.2%

English as additional language9.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.4%

Indian3.3%

Black African2.3%

Gypsy/Roma2.0%

White Other2.0%

Mixed White & Asian2.0%

Asian Other1.3%

Mixed Other1.3%

Unclassified1.3%

Other1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

White Irish0.7%

Bangladeshi0.7%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Traveller Irish0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,595

total expenditure per pupil

£-805 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,197

Support staff£1,301

Premises£284

Energy£163

Learning resources£83

Income per pupil£6,678

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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