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Thornsett Primary School

Thornsett Primary School Profile


Location: Find a school in SK22 1AT or in High Peak

Thornsett Primary School is a Co-educational Primary School and Nursery located in the high-altitude settlement of Birch Vale, on the border of Derbyshire and Cheshire. Established in 1974, it caters for children aged 3-11, offering an informal, friendly learning environment. The aim of the school is to equip its students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful and confident young individuals. Through a variety of interactive activities, it allows its pupils to develop their understanding and enthusiasm for learning. The school provides a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, offering a range of topics such as Art and Design, Computing, Maths, Science and Geography. It also allows pupils to take part in various extra-curricular activities such as trips, sports and music. In addition to this, Thornsett Primary School provides an extended care facility for those aged 3-11, allowing parents to drop off their children before the start of the day.*



GSSLA Code Name: E10000007

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mr Ashley Parry (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Sett

Physical Addres

Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 1AT

Postal Addres

Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 1AT


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There is a children's playground just outside the school. There is also a football pitch and a cricket pitch in the neighbourhood.

Public Transport

The nearest public transportation to Thornsett Primary School at Aspenshaw Road in Birch Vale in High Peak SK22 1AT is provided by High Peak Buses. Route 192 runs between Buxton Market Place and Marple. Route 190 runs between Marple and Chapel-en-le-Frith. The nearest bus stop is at Thornsett, 5 minutes walk from the school, with regular services to Buxton and Marple. The nearest train station is Davenport, which has direct services to Manchester Piccadilly.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants near Thornsett Primary School at Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale High Peak SK22 1AT. These include a pharmacy, a pizza restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, and a supermarket.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for Thornsett Primary School at Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale High Peak SK22 1AT.

School Social Media

The facebook, twitter, instagram, Pinterest and linkedin pages for Thornsett Primary School at Aspenshaw Road Birch Vale High Peak SK22 1AT are as follows:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Thornsett-Primary-School-139079985725/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ ThornsettPts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ ThornsettPrimary/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ ThornsettPrimary/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ Thornsett-Primary-School- Birch-Valley-High-Peak-SK22-1AT/


Additional Contact Info

Telephone: 01663 741402
Website: https://www.thornsett.tameside.sch.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1663744391

Parliamentary Constituency: High Peak
Administrative Ward: Sett
Geographic Location: Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
LSOA: High Peak 005D
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Not applicable

Website: http://thornsett.derbyshire.digitalbrain.com

FAQs - Thornsett Primary School

Thornsett Primary School currently has 70 pupils attending from ages 4 to 11.

  • Girls: 30
  • Boys: 40

The listed Religious Character for Thornsett Primary School is Does not apply.

Thornsett Primary School Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Thornsett Primary School currently has pupils attending from ages 4 to 11.

Thornsett Primary School has a pupil capacity of 89.

The Headteacher is Mr Ashley Parry.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Thornsett Primary School is Community School.

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