Summary

Part of Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
School name
Thornford CofE Primary School
Address
Boot Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY
School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
4 to 11
Size
99 pupils enrolled
Email address
office@thornford.dorset.sch.uk
Website address
http://www.thornford.dorset.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

About Thornford CofE Primary School

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At Thornford School we are a small rural Church of England primary school set in beautiful grounds in a small village, close to the market town of Sherborne. We have strong links with the local church, St. Mary Magdalene and our golden thread: ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself’ Luke 6:31, is used to promote positive attitudes and behaviours amongst our pupils. From their first day in Reception, our children come into a safe, happy learning environment, where they are nurtured. Hard work and a growth mindset are encouraged and there is
provision for the children’s individual needs in order for pupils to achieve their potential. They are well-prepared socially and academically for the next stage of their education by our dedicated staff. We teach a creative curriculum based on the 2014 National Curriculum. All the staff have a shared ethos about childcentred education, working together to develop the whole child, encouraging lively enquiring minds; the ability to
question and argue rationally; apply themselves and therefore learn, effectively. We teach the children to become responsible, caring individuals, who respect the values of others. Furthermore, we foster a positive attitude towards the local and global community; developing in the children a sense of their place within it. I am proud to say that
Thornford has been judged as, ‘Outstanding’ in its last two Ofsted inspections (May 2007 and 2014) and also in our SIAMS church schools inspection (July 2017). We know the importance of a close partnership between home and school, based on trust, confidence and honesty. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and pass all safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Location and map

Boot Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6QY

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