Thorndon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, IP23 7JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thorndon Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eye for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 44th of 223 primary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 18 March 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 January 2026
This is a school where pupils thrive and grow in confidence, both in their learning and in their wider development. The school is much smaller than average. As a result, everyone really does know each other, which helps pupils feel safe and understood. Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils enjoy their lessons and are keen to learn more. The school brings learning to life through a wide range of trips and experiences, such as history days. Teachers are skilled in delivering the curriculum and adjust lessons when needed, whether pupils need more time or are ready to move on. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well above average. Staff know their pupils extremely well, often teaching them for several years. They adapt learning as needed for all pupils effectively, including those with SEND or those with other barriers to learning. Clear routines and high expectations help pupils behave very well. They become confident and independent. Staff build very positive relationships with pupils. The school gives pupils many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Staff run daily extra-curricular clubs chosen by the school council, such as Lego and film club. All pupils learn a musical instrument from the start of the Reception Year, progressing from ocarinas to clarinets by Year 5. This gives them a real sense of achievement and enjoyment in music. The school makes sure pupils have many opportunities to take part in larger events, such as sports, with other schools in the trust or local area. Pupils feel very safe here. They know and trust staff and can talk with them should they have any worries. Bullying and low-level disruption are very rare and are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should further strengthen the teaching of writing so that more pupils achieve the higher standard by the end of Year 6, in line with their achievement in reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
58 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Thorndon Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occold Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Mendlesham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Daryl Jones
- Phone
- 01379678392
- Address
- The Street, Thorndon, Eye, IP23 7JR
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 149423
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.