Thornford CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Sherborne, South West DT9 6QY · Dorset
#982 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#9064 of 15,697 nationally
About Thornford CofE Primary School
Thornford CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Sherborne, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 104 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 45.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 982nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (88th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 104; capacity filled 99%.
There are 14 schools in Sherborne; Thornford CofE Primary School ranks 6th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)7.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thornford CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 104
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Thornford CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students · 2.0 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students · 2.5 km away
Leweston School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
577 students · 3.2 km away
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Sherborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
336 students · 3.4 km away
Sherborne School for Girls
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
456 students · 4.3 km away
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
58 students · 4.3 km away
Sherborne Preparatory School
Sherborne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–14
204 students · 4.6 km away
Sherborne School
Sherborne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
538 students · 4.7 km away
Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
156 students · 5.1 km away
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
128 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
Kingshill Church School
Nailsea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Penponds School
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Hambridge Community Primary School
Langport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Kemble Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
St Julian's Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thornford CofE Primary School a good school?
Thornford CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 45.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #982 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thornford CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Thornford CofE Primary School ranks #982 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #9064 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thornford CofE Primary School?
Thornford CofE Primary School had 104 students in 2025.
Is Thornford CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thornford CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Thornford CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thornford CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.