Thorpedene Primary School is larger than the average-sized primary school. It was formed from the amalgamation of separate infant and junior schools and at the time of the inspection had been open for 19 months. The large majority of pupils are White British. There are few pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is above average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well-above average. The governing body, on behalf of the local authority, manages specially resourced provision for pupils with social and emotional needs. This nurture resource base makes short-term provision for pupils from four to 10 years old and provides for up to 16 pupils at any one time. Currently, 16 pupils attend, usually for a period of four half days a week. On the other half of the day, and on the fifth day, they return to their ‘home’ school. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ progress and attainment in English and mathematics. The school governors manage a before- and after-school club. A pre-school setting shares the school site but this is inspected and reported on separately.