Is Thorley Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 19th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thorley Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 87% of pupils at Thorley Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thorley Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thorley Hill Primary School 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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Thorley Hill Primary School

Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NH

Local ranking19th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 87.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 97.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 235
Boys: 119 (52%)
Girls: 109 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (95% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 10.5%
EAL: 6.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,374/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.1%
White Other: 6.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Asian Chinese: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
White Irish: 0.9%

76.1%

White British

6.5%

White Other

5.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279654496

head@thorleyhill.herts.sch.uk

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Park Lane

Bishop's Stortford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117230
UKPRN: 10079567
Establishment No.: 2242

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