SchoolScoresThornton Hough Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
St George's Way, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 1JJ
0151 336 3427 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 February 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wirral comparisons use the 25 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wirral figures pool parents at the Wirral schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
100% — 44 points above the Wirral average, and 38 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 100% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 100% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 68% | 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. | 109 | 104 | 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 Wirral. 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 49th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 36th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 52nd highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.6%* | 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
- Barnston Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heswall Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Poulton Lancelyn Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gayton Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkgate Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanton Road Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenwood Junior School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookhurst Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willaston CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higher Bebington Junior School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thornton Hough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Hough Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2024.
How did Thornton Hough Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 38 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thornton Hough Primary School?
97% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Thornton Hough Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thornton Hough Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Thornton Hough Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 26 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 105015.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.