How many pupils attend Thorner Church of England Primary School?

Thorner Church of England Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.

What ages does Thorner Church of England Primary School take?

Thorner Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Thorner Church of England Primary School located?

Thorner Church of England Primary School is located in Leeds, LS14 3JD, Leeds.

How do I apply to Thorner Church of England Primary School?

Thorner Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Thorner Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Thorner Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Thorner Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2019-20 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thorner Church of England Primary School was 2.49 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Thorner Church of England Primary School?

When Thorner Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked After and Previously Looked After Children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school (evidence and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy — Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Thorner Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.1% of pupils at Thorner Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Thorner Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

2.49miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2019-20 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Thorner Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked After and Previously Looked After Children (evidence required).
2Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school (evidence and conditions apply).
3Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy — Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy (conditions apply).
4Children who live in the catchment priority area for the academy.
5Other children, by straight line distance.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Thorner Church of England Primary School is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.thornerschool.org.uk/key-information/admissions. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Thorner Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Thorner Church of England Primary School?: Thorner Church of England Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thorner Church of England Primary School take?: Thorner Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Thorner Church of England Primary School located?: Thorner Church of England Primary School is located in Leeds, LS14 3JD, Leeds.
How do I apply to Thorner Church of England Primary School?: Thorner Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Thorner Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Thorner Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Thorner Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2019-20 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thorner Church of England Primary School was 2.49 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Thorner Church of England Primary School?: When Thorner Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked After and Previously Looked After Children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school (evidence and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy — Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thorner Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.1% of pupils at Thorner Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group

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Outstanding

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Last distance offered at Thorner Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Thorner Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked After and Previously Looked After Children (evidence required).
2Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school (evidence and conditions apply).
3Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy — Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy (conditions apply).
4Children who live in the catchment priority area for the academy.
5Other children, by straight line distance.

Thorner Church of England Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Thorner Church of England Primary School?: Thorner Church of England Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thorner Church of England Primary School take?: Thorner Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Thorner Church of England Primary School located?: Thorner Church of England Primary School is located in Leeds, LS14 3JD, Leeds.
How do I apply to Thorner Church of England Primary School?: Thorner Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Thorner Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Thorner Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Thorner Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2019-20 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Thorner Church of England Primary School was 2.49 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Thorner Church of England Primary School?: When Thorner Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Looked After and Previously Looked After Children (evidence required); 2. Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school — Children with exceptional social or medical needs that can only be met at a specific school (evidence and conditions apply); 3. Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy — Children who have a brother or sister attending the academy (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thorner Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.1% of pupils at Thorner Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Thorner Pre-School & Toddler Group

Nursery

Good

Orchard Out of School Club

Wraparound club

Outstanding

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