Thornton Primary School, Coalville
Thornton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Coalville, part of Symphony Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 17 schools in Coalville with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Thornton Primary School in detail
Thornton Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a small primary school in Leicestershire for pupils aged 4 to 11 years. We are a founding Academy of the Symphon y Learning Trust and work in close partnership with other schools within the Trust. As a small village primary school we know each pupil as an individual."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Thornton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Thornton Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Thornton Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Thornton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Thornton Primary School are Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Mercenfeld Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); Barlestone Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); and Newbold Verdon Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 49% reading, 34% maths).
Thornton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary SchoolMercenfeld Primary SchoolBarlestone Church of England Primary SchoolNewbold Verdon Primary School
The trust
Thornton Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Symphony Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Thornton Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hawthorne Drive (opposite), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Thornton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
31.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Thornton Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Thornton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Thornton Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Thornton Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
133 pupils
140 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coalville
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coalville
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
129
Total Pupils
55
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
21.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,670
Per pupil
£831k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
5.9%
Persistent absence
119
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Thornton Primary School
Questions parents ask about Thornton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Thornton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Thornton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Thornton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for Thornton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Thornton Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Thornton Primary School?
Classes at Thornton Primary School average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School has around 129 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Thornton Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Thornton Primary School in 2024/25. 5.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Thornton Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Thornton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Thornton Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Thornton Primary School?
Thornton Primary School is at Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)