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Thornford CofE Primary School

Boot Lane, Thornford, Sherborne, DT9 6QY

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Church of England

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.1%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About Thornford CofE Primary School

Thornford CofE Primary School is a primary school in Sherborne, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 99 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Boot Lane, Sherborne, DT9 6QY | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Apr 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thornford CofE Primary School

What is Thornford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thornford CofE Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Thornford CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Thornford CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thornford CofE Primary School located?

Thornford CofE Primary School is a primary school in Sherborne, Dorset (DT9 6QY).

How many pupils attend Thornford CofE Primary School?

Thornford CofE Primary School has around 99 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thornford CofE Primary School with other schools?

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