Is Thornden Wood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 167th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thornden Wood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Thornden Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Thornden Wood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Thornden Wood 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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Thornden Wood Primary School

Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7RS

Local ranking167th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 301
Boys: 170 (50%)
Girls: 167 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (80% full)
SEND: 24.3%
FSM Eligible: 42.2%
EAL: 9.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 21.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,545/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 80.5%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Black African: 2.4%
White Other: 2.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Asian Other: 1.4%

80.5%

White British

3.4%

Asian Indian

2.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01227373095

office@thorndenwood.kent.sch.uk

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Greenhill Road

Herne Bay, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147751
UKPRN: 10085586
Establishment No.: 2569
Trust: EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

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