Thorntree Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thorntree Primary School creates a welcoming, secure environment where children and families feel valued and supported. Teachers know pupils exceptionally well and respond quickly with targeted help when needed. The school's stable, dedicated staff team consistently goes above and beyond to support pupil learning and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong sense of security, community and care with an open-door approach from leadership and staff
- Good outcomes for pupils including disadvantaged pupils in reading, writing and mathematics
- Effective support systems for pupils who fall behind, including intervention groups and one-to-one coaching
- Well-mannered, respectful pupils who enjoy school and feel safe
- Strong staff morale with teachers feeling supported and proud to work at the school
Areas for Improvement
- Most able disadvantaged pupils not making sufficient progress in mathematics
- Teachers need to respond more quickly when pupils find work too easy, particularly in mathematics
- Website missing required information including complaints procedure and governor business interests
- Teacher assessments in 2016 were overgenerous, especially in mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with up-to-date staff training, clear referral systems, alert monitoring of radicalisation risks, and strong partnerships with outside agencies to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast club, school library visits
Thorntree Primary School continues to be good, maintaining quality education with strong leadership and a welcoming community atmosphere. The school has stable staffing, positive relationships with families, and good pupil outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 87%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
3,574
Applications
2,841
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.62018%
Overall absence
18.75%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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