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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.3 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
564
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4 places it in the top 73% nationally, although only 54% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Limited data on EBacc entry suggests a focus on core subjects, but overall, it appears to provide a supportive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
96%
School supports development
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.8%
Asian Bangladeshi21.6%
Black African16.5%
Asian Other5.0%
Other3.2%
White Other2.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.89731, -1.39220 · SR2 7NA
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN144990
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thornhillschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornhill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thornhill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Thornhill Academy a good school?
Thornhill Academy scores 49.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thornhill Academy?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thornhill Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thornhill Academy in GCSEs?
Thornhill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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