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West Thornton Primary School

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West Thornton Primary School

Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS

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Pupils
910
Ages
4-11
FSM
35.7%
Capacity
1,050
Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
82.0%
Writing
86.0%
Maths
86.0%
RWM Combined
74.0%

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About West Thornton Primary School

West Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 910 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Thornton 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.

  1. Feb 2020Inadequate (predecessor: West Thornton Primary Academy)
  2. Sept 2012Outstanding (predecessor: West Thornton Primary Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Thornton Primary School

What is West Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Thornton Primary School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are West Thornton Primary School's latest exam results?
West Thornton Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 74% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Thornton Primary School located?
West Thornton Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 3BS).
How many pupils attend West Thornton Primary School?
West Thornton Primary School has around 910 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Thornton Primary School with other schools?
View West Thornton Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Croydon.