Thorns Collegiate Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | STOCKWELL AVENUE QUARRY BANK BRIERLEY HILL WEST MIDLANDS DY5 2NU |
| Phone | 01384987973 |
| Reference Number | 143818 |
Thorns Collegiate Academy is making strides towards improvement, transitioning from its previous inadequate rating to a current overall effectiveness grade of requires improvement. Many pupils are actively engaged in the school community, discovering a sense of pride and involvement as they participate in various initiatives. Staff demonstrate a commitment to high standards and pupil well-being, although some older students continue to struggle with behavior and respect for school values. The support for these students has not been fully effective, impacting their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 895 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.85%
Girls: 47.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 93 | 177 |
| 8 | 112 | 82 | 194 |
| 9 | 92 | 79 | 171 |
| 10 | 83 | 90 | 173 |
| 11 | 102 | 78 | 180 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.5% |
| Unclassified | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Nov 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils are engaged in wider school life through various initiatives.
- Staff care about pupils’ well-being and set high standards.
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- Pupils benefit from a well-planned personal, health, and social education curriculum.
- The school encourages all pupils to read with well-structured support.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils share the school’s values, leading to behavioral issues.
- Some pupils do not receive adequate support to improve their behavior.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum hinder pupil learning.
- Lack of focus on disadvantaged pupils' needs affects their educational progress.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 40.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 6 |
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