The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 290
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 58.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandhill View School
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Sandhill View Academy
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Sunningdale School
Special school · 558m away
Hasting Hill Academy
Primary · 613m away
Farringdon Academy
Primary · 714m away
The Link School
Pupil referral unit · 733m away
Springwell Dene School
Special school · 738m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 993m away
Questions parents ask
What is Thorney Close Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorney Close Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thorney Close Primary School?
Thorney Close Primary School currently has 290 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thorney Close Primary School take?
Thorney Close Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thorney Close Primary School?
Thorney Close Primary School is in Sunderland, SR3 4BB, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thorney Close Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thorney Close Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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