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Thornhill Academy
Goodgraded 01/05/2024Ages 11–16564 pupilsDoes not apply
Thornhill Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Sunderland. The school has around 564 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/05/2024, Thornhill Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sunderland can view Thornhill Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 01/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.5%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals49.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language41.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.4
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Sunderland
All schools in Sunderland →Consilium EvolveGood · 0.0 miArgyle House School0.1 miSt Anthony's Girls' Catholic AcademyGood · 0.2 miBarbara Priestman AcademyGood · 0.2 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandGood · 0.2 miSt Aidan's Catholic Academy0.3 mi
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