Thornhill Primary School
URN: 109504 • Dunstable LU5 5PE
Overview
- Name
- Thornhill Primary School
- URN
- 109504
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bernice Waite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582863516
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Road, Dunstable LU5 5PE
Summary
Thornhill Primary School, located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, is a community school catering to approximately 450 pupils across two sites. The Grove Road Site serves Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 students, while the Silver Birch Site, which opened in September 2022, accommodates Year 2 through Year 6. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where every child is encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential.
The school's ethos emphasizes sustainability, community involvement, and hands-on learning. Thornhill aims to empower students through a curriculum enriched with arts and practical initiatives that promote environmental awareness. The core values of respect, resilience, and kindness are integral to the school culture, ensuring that all children feel valued and supported.
Thornhill Primary actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to enhance educational experiences and address community needs. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in school life, reinforcing its role as a central hub in the community. For admissions, parents are advised to contact the school directly or the Central Bedfordshire Council Admissions office.
The school's ethos emphasizes sustainability, community involvement, and hands-on learning. Thornhill aims to empower students through a curriculum enriched with arts and practical initiatives that promote environmental awareness. The core values of respect, resilience, and kindness are integral to the school culture, ensuring that all children feel valued and supported.
Thornhill Primary actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to enhance educational experiences and address community needs. The school encourages parental engagement and offers opportunities for families to participate in school life, reinforcing its role as a central hub in the community. For admissions, parents are advised to contact the school directly or the Central Bedfordshire Council Admissions office.
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Nearby alternatives
- Lark Rise Academy (72.8)
- Studham CofE Village School (72.0)
- Harlington Lower School (70.2)
- Toddington St George Lower School (70.2)
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 660
- Pupils
- 450
- Boys
- 231
- Girls
- 219
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 450 | 231 | 219 | 660 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 319 | 150 | 169 | 480 | 19.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 95 | 128 | 480 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 95 | 128 | 300 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 97 | 123 | 236 | 21.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 103 | 133 | 236 | 20.70 |
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