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Thornley Academy
Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 75% nationally, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. The school serves a modest community of 156 pupils, and while its LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 24% of schools, parents may want to consider the overall academic performance and growth opportunities available.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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54.75344, -1.43522 · DH6 3DZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN151059
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thornley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2015.
Is Thornley Academy a good school?
Thornley Academy scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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