Thornhill Primary School
Ehen Road, Thornhill, Egremont, CA22 2SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thornhill Primary School is a primary school in Egremont for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 September 2014, report published 22 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2023
Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They make a significant contribution to the calm environment that exists at the school. New pupils benefit from a warm welcome that helps them to settle in quickly and be happy. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that the school has of their behaviour and conduct. Pupils also respond well to the high aspirations that the school has of their achievement. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Children in the early years make a positive start to their time at the school. The school provides a wide range of opportunities that help pupils to develop their talents and interests. These include sports, biking and music clubs. As members of the school council, pupils take a key role in raising money for charity. Older pupils are proud to take on leadership roles such as playground leaders and as buddies to younger children. Visitors to the school help pupils to develop a broad understanding of the world. Through these experiences, pupils learn about a pilgrim's journey and how to write powerful poetry. During residential trips, pupils enjoy taking part in adventurous activities. This helps them to become resilient young people.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculums are new. In these subjects, some pupils have not developed the depth of knowledge that they could. The school should ensure that the new curriculums in these areas are fully embedded so that these pupils achieve as well as they do in other subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Thornhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookwell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Beckermet CofE School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Orgill Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Bees Village Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Georgina Mawson
- Phone
- 01946820402
- Address
- Ehen Road, Thornhill, Egremont, CA22 2SJ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 147396
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.