Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3NH
10 simple reasons to choose Thorley Hill Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Bishop's Stortford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Thorley Hill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 20 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Maths and English are taught separately, but may, like foundation subjects, be taught within half-termly themes with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Thorley Hill Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Bishop's Stortford College Prep & Pre-Prep School (1.9 miles); Howe Green House (2 miles); The Christian School, Takeley, Junior School (5.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bishop's Stortford (1 mile); Manor Fields Primary School (1.2 miles); Summercroft Primary School (1.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bishop's Stortford College (1.9 miles); The Christian School, Takeley (5.5 miles); Saint Nicholas School, Harlow (6.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Bishop's Stortford High School (0.3 miles); The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College (1 mile); Hockerill Anglo-European College (1.2 miles).