Thorndon Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Eye, Suffolk
Thorndon Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eye, Suffolk for ages 4–11 (academy converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- The Street, Thorndon, Eye, IP23 7JR
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 58 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 20 January 2026
Strengths
- “This is a school where pupils thrive and grow in confidence, both in their learning and in their wider development.”
- “As a result, everyone really does know each other, which helps pupils feel safe and understood.”
- “Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next stage of education.”
To improve
- “Although the school has focused on improving writing, this has not yet resulted in more pupils reaching the higher standard.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 82% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 6 first-preference applications, 6 offers in total, 6 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- Occold Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School 2.1 mi Standards maintained
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye 2.6 mi Good
- Mendlesham Primary School 3.5 mi Not judged
- Mellis Church of England Primary School 3.7 mi Standards maintained
- Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School 4.2 mi Good
- Gislingham Church of England Primary School 4.4 mi Good
- St Edmund's Primary School 4.8 mi Standards maintained