Thornton Primary School
URN: 103268 • Birmingham B8 2LQ
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Primary School
- URN
- 103268
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathy Grace (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01213270824
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornton Road, Birmingham B8 2LQ
Summary
Thornton Primary School is a community school located in Birmingham, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 477 pupils, with a capacity of 480. The school prides itself on its inclusive environment, promoting values of tolerance and respect. The ethos is centred around the belief that every child matters, and the staff are dedicated to providing a caring and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The school aims to foster a love of learning, encouraging pupils to engage with knowledge and skills actively. Thornton Primary School emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school, fostering strong communication with parents to support each child's educational journey. The curriculum is designed to help students achieve high standards and make significant progress based on their prior learning.
Additionally, Thornton Primary School is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable travel through initiatives like the WOW Travel Tracker, which encourages pupils to walk, cycle, or scoot to school. This community-focused approach not only enhances children's well-being but also contributes to a positive school environment.
The school aims to foster a love of learning, encouraging pupils to engage with knowledge and skills actively. Thornton Primary School emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school, fostering strong communication with parents to support each child's educational journey. The curriculum is designed to help students achieve high standards and make significant progress based on their prior learning.
Additionally, Thornton Primary School is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable travel through initiatives like the WOW Travel Tracker, which encourages pupils to walk, cycle, or scoot to school. This community-focused approach not only enhances children's well-being but also contributes to a positive school environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 477
- Boys
- 244
- Girls
- 233
- FSM %
- 55.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 477 | 244 | 233 | 480 | 55.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 480 | 241 | 239 | 480 | 42.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 534 | 281 | 253 | 510 | 39.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 534 | 281 | 253 | 540 | 39.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 570 | 297 | 273 | 540 | 36.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 599 | 301 | 298 | 570 | 31.10 |
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