Is Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 204th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)'s SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)?

Applications for Reception places at Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Aspenshaw Road, Birch Vale, High Peak, SK22 1AT

Local ranking204th of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 38.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 16

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 74
Boys: 41 (63%)
Girls: 24 (37%)
Capacity: 89 (73% full)
SEND: 28.4%
FSM Eligible: 31.1%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 25.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,723/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 98.7%
Other: 1.4%

98.7%

White British

1.4%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01663744391

info@thornsett.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Aspenshaw Road

High Peak, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 112600
UKPRN: 10076143
Establishment No.: 2182

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