Thornley Primary School is welcoming and nurturing. Pupils’ welfare is at the heart of the school. Staff are passionate about pupils’ well-being and wider development. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in lessons and other aspects of school life. Pupils, and their parents and carers, are proud to be part of this school community. Recent changes implemented by the new leadership team are welcomed by parents and pupils. The school has reviewed and updated its curriculum offer for all pupils. These changes to the curriculum need more time to become embedded and have the intended impact on pupils’ achievement. Pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful towards staff. Pupils are motivated by the rewards systems in school. Parents appreciate the school-to-home communication systems in place. Bullying is rare. The school deals with any instances effectively. Staff take the time to develop positive relationships with families. Parents value the curriculum information sessions the school provides, together with opportunities to visit their children’s lessons. The attendance and punctuality of pupils are not strong enough. The school has introduced systems to improve both. At this point in the school year, they have not achieved the desired impact.