SchoolScoresThorner CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, LS14 3JD
0113 289 2541 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 April 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
85% — 24 points above the Leeds average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 154th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 110th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 178th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 43rd lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 115th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 108th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 74th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 158th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fieldhead Carr Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bardsey Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shadwell Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scholes (Elmet) Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whinmoor St Paul's CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- White Laith Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grimes Dyke Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swarcliffe Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thorner CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorner CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Thorner CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Thorner CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Thorner CofE Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146003.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.