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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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