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Thorndown Primary School

Hill Rise, St Ives, PE27 6SE

A Good-rated primary school in St Ives where 61% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

493

Ages

4-11

FSM

16.8%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

61.0%

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About Thorndown Primary School

Thorndown Primary School is a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 493 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hill Rise, St Ives, PE27 6SE | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thorndown Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — School remains Good
Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thorndown Primary School

What is Thorndown Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thorndown Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Thorndown Primary School's latest exam results?

Thorndown Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 61% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thorndown Primary School located?

Thorndown Primary School is a primary school in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (PE27 6SE).

How many pupils attend Thorndown Primary School?

Thorndown Primary School has around 493 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thorndown Primary School with other schools?

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