There are 12 schools in Thornbury (excluding independent schools), including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Thornbury has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Thornbury under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Thornbury
| Total Schools | 12 |
| Total Pupils | 3,730 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.05 |
| Median Free School Meals | 9.50% |
The median school in Thornbury has 9.50% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 63rd lowest figure in Gloucestershire. This represents about 350 pupils, or approximately 1 in 10 of Thornbury's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Thornbury is 19.05 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 50th highest ratio in Gloucestershire, and the 650th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
Primaries
8
25% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Thornbury's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 6 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and high - about 38% and 25% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 13% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Thornbury's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Crossways Infant School | 5–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Crossways Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Gillingstool Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Manorbrook Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Olveston Church of England Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Church of England | |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury | 4–11 yrs | 220 |
Outstanding |
Very low |
Good |
Church of England |
Most of Thornbury's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Thornbury's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlwood School | 11–18 yrs | 750 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Low |
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| The Castle School | 11–18 yrs | 1,733 |
Good |
Good |
Low |