Thornton Primary School
URN: 140253 • Coalville LE67 1AH
Overview
- Name
- Thornton Primary School
- URN
- 140253
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Acton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01530230250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Street, Coalville LE67 1AH
Summary
Thornton Primary School is a small mixed academy located in Coalville, Leicestershire, catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 129 pupils and a capacity of 140, the school prides itself on knowing each child as an individual. The ethos of the school is built on support, challenge, and encouragement, fostering a respectful environment where children can develop their minds and understand diverse perspectives.
The school is a founding member of the Symphony Learning Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools, ultimately benefiting the students' educational experience. Thornton Primary emphasizes values such as respect, empathy, and perseverance, aiming to nurture confident and enthusiastic learners who appreciate their own strengths and those of their peers.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and visits can be arranged for those interested in learning more about the school's approach to education. Thornton Primary School is committed to working closely with families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
The school is a founding member of the Symphony Learning Trust, which enhances collaboration and resource sharing among schools, ultimately benefiting the students' educational experience. Thornton Primary emphasizes values such as respect, empathy, and perseverance, aiming to nurture confident and enthusiastic learners who appreciate their own strengths and those of their peers.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and visits can be arranged for those interested in learning more about the school's approach to education. Thornton Primary School is committed to working closely with families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 59
- Girls
- 70
- FSM %
- 27.90
- Open date
- 2013-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 59 | 70 | 140 | 27.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 64 | 73 | 140 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 131 | 64 | 67 | 140 | 18.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 131 | 64 | 67 | 140 | 18.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 129 | 62 | 67 | 140 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 125 | 62 | 63 | 140 | 12.00 |
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