Thorley Hill Primary School
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thorley Hill Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 22 primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2014, report published 27 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils at Thorley Hill are polite and confident. In lessons, they keenly follow well- established routines. They enjoy learning and concentrate hard. At playtimes, pupils play happily together in the well-equipped outdoor space. In assemblies, they learn about values and celebrate achievements. Pupils live up to the school motto of 'respect, believe, achieve' and strive to become a 'Brilliant Blue' in recognition of their successes. Pupils say that they feel safe and well cared for. They know how to use the 'Worry Monster' to alert staff quickly if they have any concerns. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the support that they need to take part in the same activities as their peers. The school offers all pupils a wide variety of experiences that enrich learning. Pupils enjoy visiting Hampton Court to learn about life in Tudor England, and trips to places of worship, including a church, a mosque and a gurdwara. There are many opportunities to take part in sporting competitions and join clubs. Older pupils look forward to going on their residential visit where they engage in outdoor and adventurous activities. Many pupils eagerly take on responsibilities, such as librarians, house captains and play leaders.
What the school should improve
- The school has recently developed some areas of the curriculum to make sure that the content meets the needs of all pupils and builds on what they have learned before. Some of this work is new and not firmly embedded. There remain some gaps in pupils' knowledge in areas of the curriculum. The school needs to make sure that the new curriculum plans are implemented effectively so that pupils are building secure knowledge and skills to achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Thorley Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Whittington Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Windhill21 | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Diana Gunn
- Phone
- 01279654496
- Address
- Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3NH
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117230
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.