Thornhill Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Thornholme Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7NA |
| Phone | 01915007981 |
| Reference Number | 144990 |
Thornhill Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a warm and inclusive environment, celebrating diverse backgrounds, which allows pupils to feel safe and respected. The leadership has ambitious goals for student achievement, and has made advancements in curriculum delivery, although some inconsistencies in implementation hinder full potential. The high mobility of pupils and challenges related to their backgrounds continue to affect external examination outcomes, but the school provides robust support to ease these transitions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 564 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.34%
Girls: 52.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| 8 | 63 | 62 | 125 |
| 9 | 53 | 50 | 103 |
| 10 | 55 | 80 | 135 |
| 11 | 49 | 63 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.8% |
| African | 16.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Warm and inclusive school environment
- High expectations for all pupils
- Strong support for English language learners
- Effective pastoral care and support systems
- Ambitious leadership with a clear vision
- Improvements in curriculum quality and extracurricular opportunities
- Consistent focus on attendance and student well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of learning routines across subjects
- Pupils sometimes move on before fully grasping new material
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.2% |
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 | 47 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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