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Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland SR3 4BB
Thorney Close Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sunderland). It has about 260 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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