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Thorns Collegiate Academy
Stockwell Avenue, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2NU, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.7 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
895
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, this school performs in the top 85% nationally, indicating a solid academic foundation. However, only 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for some parents. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, suggesting that while there are strengths, there is also a need for further development in the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 65% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.46783, -2.11695 · DY5 2NU
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN143818
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thornsca.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorns Collegiate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thorns Collegiate Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Thorns Collegiate Academy a good school?
Thorns Collegiate Academy scores 9.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thorns Collegiate Academy in GCSEs?
Thorns Collegiate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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