Thornley Academy is a primary school in Durham, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Thornley Academy currently has around 156 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.1% boys and 42.9% girls. Around 40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cooper's Terrace, Durham, DH6 3DZ |
| Website: | https://thornley.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01429820280 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Natalie Fountain -Acting |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151059 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 156 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 67 |
| White British | 92.30% | 144 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Primary School Cooper's Terrace , Thornley DH6 3DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornley Academy Cooper's Terrace , Thornley DH6 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Thornley Road , Wheatley Hill DH6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Thornley Thornley Road , Wheatley Hill DH6 3NR | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludworth Primary School Moor Crescent , Ludworth DH6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.