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Thorns Primary School

Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY

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Pupils

194

Ages

5-11

FSM

41.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

58.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

65.0%

RWM Combined

55.0%

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About Thorns Primary School

Thorns Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 194 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY | More schools in Dudley

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2023 — Good
Apr 2023 — Good (predecessor: Thorns Primary School)
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Thorns Primary School)
Jun 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Thorns Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thorns Primary School

What is Thorns Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thorns Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Thorns Primary School's latest exam results?

Thorns Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thorns Primary School located?

Thorns Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley (DY5 2JY).

How many pupils attend Thorns Primary School?

Thorns Primary School has around 194 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thorns Primary School with other schools?

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