Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 113816 • Sherborne DT9 6QY

Overview

Name
Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
113816
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Neela Brooking (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Boot Lane, Sherborne DT9 6QY

Summary

Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in the village of Thornford near Sherborne, is a small, mixed primary school with a capacity of 105 pupils. The school is part of the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing and safe learning environment. With a focus on the ethos of "Treat others as you would like to be treated," Thornford promotes positive relationships and encourages children to develop resilience and a growth mindset.

The curriculum is based on the 2014 National Curriculum, delivered through a creative approach that supports the individual needs of each child. Staff members are dedicated to developing the whole child, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. The school also emphasizes the importance of community, helping children to understand their role within both local and global contexts.

Thornford CE Primary School has received outstanding ratings in behaviour, attitudes, and personal development in its recent inspections. The school maintains strong links with the local church, St. Mary Magdalene, and values the partnership between home and school to foster trust and confidence in the educational experience.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
105
Boys
50
Girls
55
FSM %
0.00
Open date
Close date
2017-05-31
Last Ofsted
2014-05-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 105 50 55 105 0.00
2024-09-11 105 50 55 105 0.00
2023-09-11 105 50 55 105 0.00
2022-09-11 105 50 55 105 0.00
2021-09-11 105 50 55 105 0.00
2020-09-11 105 50 55 105 0.00

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