Thornhill Primary School is a primary school in Shildon, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Thornhill Primary School currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, DL4 1ES |
| Website: | www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01388772906 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss S Overfield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114106 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 207 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.10% | 199 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Lane Primary School Coronation , DL14 8SJ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.