The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 564
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 45.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Liam Clark
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Argyle House School
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Secondary · 359m away
Barbara Priestman School
Special school · 394m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 394m away
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · 394m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 537m away
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 666m away
Questions parents ask
Is Thornhill Academy a selective school?
No. Thornhill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thornhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Academy?
Thornhill Academy currently has 564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornhill Academy take?
Thornhill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thornhill Academy?
Thornhill Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 7NA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornhill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thornhill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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