The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 910
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Burton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy currently has 910 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy take?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is in Dewsbury, WF12 0HE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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