Thoresby’s Houses
As our Thoresby family goes from strength to strength and grows in size, we are keen to keep the small-school feel that Thoresby has always had.
Each child and member of staff belongs to one of four houses.
Parents and children have been consulted about the names of these houses and together we decided on:
Larkin (after local poet and librarian Philip Larkin),
Garbutt (after David Parkinson Garbutt, a well-known local architect who owned and developed the land around the school),
Campbell (after local Olympic gold- medal winning boxer Luke Campbell MBE) and
Mackaill (after Dorothy Mackaill, a famous Hollywood silent film actress who attended Thoresby).
Each house has its’ own colour and children wear their house badges with pride.
Children competed to design a shield for each house. There are staff and year group champions for each house.
So far, children have competed at sports events in their house colours, most recently in relay races, and weekly attendance is measured for pupils in each house. A display in the hall shows how many mini trophies each house has won.
Our son is absolutely thriving at Thoresby. He has really got on well with his teachers and enjoyed lessons. If asked he would say the dinners are best but his progress speaks for itself. Thank you.
It has a really supportive, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It is inclusive and family orientated.
Thoresby gives me the opportunity to have a great education. The topics are great!
Thoresby gives us opportunities to spend time with the coaches and develop our sports skills.
Excellent communication from the school. Amiable, knowledgeable and caring staff. A strong school with an impressive ethos.
Everybody is welcome at Thoresby.
My children are very happy at school.
Thoresby helps us to learn that we are all unique and special in our own way.
I think Thoresby is an amazing school. The teachers are approachable and my son loves school.
Thoresby is an amazing school and the best aspect of the school are the brilliant selfless teachers who put the children at the forefront of everything.
I think Thoresby is a very good school. My boys always enjoy coming to school. The teachers are very helpful ad friendly.
Thorersby combines academics, crafts and sport to bring out the best in their students. Good Job!
My daughter is making great progress at Thoresby. Overall I am very pleased with every aspect.
I adore the nursery and the different learning areas. I really appreciate the kitchen making specials treats and meals for children with allergies.
Our son has been coming here for 8 years. He will be doing his SATs soon. He loves coming here and loves the food. He has so many friends and loves all his classes too. He gets on well with everybody and all his teachers have been brilliant with him. Thoresby is a good school.
Thoresby is amazing! Everyone is made to feel welcome and part of the community. I’m so happy that my son gets to attend this school.
My daughter started in September and she has flourished. Not only in an academic sense but in terms of her social skills and her open-mindedness to others – it’s been a fantastic experience for her!
We love Thoresby. Both of our girls go there and have had a fantastic time. It is very supportive and nurturing.
My daughter has had a fantastic education at Thoresby and her teachers have supported her emotional development as well.
Thoresby gives me the opportunity to have a great education. The topics are great!
The teachers are supportive, honest and provide help and encouragement to all needs of the children and parents.
I would like to say that both our children – daughter in year 4 and son in year 6, enjoy attending their lessons and their topics they are being taught.
Exceptional! So supportive. Staff go above and beyond for both of my children and it is much appreciated.
My son and daughter are both very happy at Thoresby. The staff are approachable and helpful and the children are offered a good variety of different opportunities.
We are very happy with Thoresby, lovely staff and teachers.
Thoresby management team ensure that the school is inclusive and forward thinking. I have always been impressed by the way this school is run and continue to be – especially their dedication to child protection and wellbeing programmes.
My daughter really loves going to Thoresby. She is doing brilliantly and I am beyond grateful that she goes to such a good school.
My daughter enjoys all aspects of school life, she involves herself in many activities and represents the school in various team sports. We are pleased with all her progress.
This school offers varied education in an environment with so many children from so many parts of the world, and do it very well you see happy smiling children every day! Hats off to this school!
Both of my daughters have thrived since coming to Thoresby. I am so pleased with their progress.
The outside area is so much fun!
Thoresby gives me the opportunity to have a great education. The topics are great!
We are lucky to have Kaleidoscope every year! We learn so much and everyone comes together for a celebration.
Thoresby is a special place.
I am proud to be part of the Thoresby community.
My son has loved attending Thoresby. He takes the Thoresby values with him and has turned into a lovely boy. I know the school has contributed to him.
My daughter has been coming here since nursery and has always loved the school, she is doing really well in all her subjects and I couldn’t be happier with her progress.
The support from the teaching staff is very good and the pastoral care of our children, especially when needed for our son. Overall very positive.
Our daughter started Thoresby in September 2018 – she has grown in confidence and the support from her teachers is constant. We are very happy with everything the school offers and provides.
All three of my children have been taught at Thoresby with my youngest leaving this year. I have fond memories of Thoresby over the years and found staff helpful and very supportive.
It’s a great school. My child is settled and any problems are dealt with quickly.
I feel the school is a blessing for parents who have the opportunity to send their kids here as they provide the best education and pastoral care possible.
Thoresby is a brilliant school and my kids love coming here.
Thoresby has been brilliant for my boys, really supportive and encouraging.