Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornaby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 35th of 40 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2018, report published 12 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
This is a school that continues to be a cornerstone of its community. Parents and grandparents express their gratitude that the school remains as strong as it was when they attended. Generations of this community value the role that this school continues to play in their lives. Staff expect pupils to succeed here and support them to do so. Pupils enjoy coming to school. The Christian ethos of this school is evident through all aspects of school life. Pupils explain how the 'golden rules' mean they know how to behave and treat each other. Pupils explain that they have a responsibility to challenge any unkindness. Strong relationships between adults and pupils are clear. Some pupils explained that the best thing about their school was 'how much the grown-ups care about us'. They trust the adults in this nurturing environment. Pupils have a strong sense of their own place in the school community. They develop self- confidence and flourish. Pupils delight in whole-school singing sessions. They volunteer to sing solos and praise their peers. Pupils are excited about the opportunities open to them, especially the residential trip in Year 6.
What the school should improve
- The school is in the process of embedding a strong culture of reading for pleasure. This means that, currently, some pupils do not get enough opportunities to read as widely and as often as they could. The school should ensure that it fosters a strong culture of reading for pleasure to increase pupils' love of reading.
- Support plans for pupils with SEND are not focused enough on steps for pupils' progress and practical for teachers to use. This makes it more difficult for staff to accurately measure the progress these pupils are making. The school should ensure that support plans for pupils with SEND are focused on incremental progress and are helpful for staff.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
272 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Thornaby Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bader Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Mandale Mill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DALES ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Chandler
- Phone
- 01642763060
- Address
- Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- URN
- 147254
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.