The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- WISE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Miss Natalie Fountain -Acting (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thornley Academy?
Thornley Academy currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornley Academy take?
Thornley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thornley Academy?
Thornley Academy is in Durham, DH6 3DZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thornley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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