Thornhill Road, Islington, London N1 1HX
10 simple reasons to choose Thornhill Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Islington.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Thornhill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Islington and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 8% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. The 'Thornhill Learning Toolbox' is a skills-based, child-centred approach. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors with residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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. There are also over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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Independent Prep Schools
The Gower School (0.6 miles); St Paul's Steiner School (1 mile); Rosemary Works School (1.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
William Tyndale Primary School (0.4 miles); Torriano Primary School (1.2 miles); St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury (0.7 miles); City of London School for Girls (2.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.7 miles); Highbury Grove School (1.1 miles); Highbury Fields School (1.2 miles).