Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Valley Drive Dewsbury WF12 0HE |
| Reference Number | 146365 |
Thornhill Community Academy has demonstrated overall good performance in its first inspection, highlighting effective leadership and a strong commitment to improving students' educational outcomes. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel valued and relationships among staff and students are characterized by mutual respect. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, adaptations are made to meet the varied needs of learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 910 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.74%
Girls: 46.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 82 | 182 |
| 8 | 105 | 98 | 203 |
| 9 | 89 | 88 | 177 |
| 10 | 105 | 73 | 178 |
| 11 | 90 | 80 | 170 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.1% |
| Pakistani | 34.1% |
| Indian | 19.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have an ambitious vision for education.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Strong support for staff well-being and professional development.
- Curriculum is ambitious and successfully broadens pupils’ horizons.
- Knowledgeable and passionate staff employ effective questioning techniques.
- Effective use of assessment to identify and address learning gaps.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong careers advice and guidance for future planning.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' knowledge of other faiths and cultures is weak due to variable teaching.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 10 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT |
0.25 miles |
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Overthorpe CofE Academy
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH |
0.71 miles |
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Middlestown Primary Academy
Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4QE |
1.1 miles |
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DL |
1.25 miles |
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Paradise Primary School
1 Bretton Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9BB |
1.3 miles |
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Vicarage Road, Thornhill Lees, Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9PD |
1.38 miles |
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9JR |
1.48 miles |
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5PS |
1.69 miles |
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LY |
1.73 miles |
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Healey Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8LB |
1.86 miles |
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Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DQ |
1.88 miles |
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1.92 miles |
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Earlsheaton Infant School
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1.93 miles |
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BA |
2.02 miles |
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South Ossett Infant Academy
Vicar Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0BE |
2.03 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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2.18 miles |
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2.21 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
1.47 miles |
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Ravenshall School
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1.59 miles |
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Madni Academy
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1.62 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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1.78 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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2.36 miles |
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2.47 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
2.6 miles |
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Westborough High School
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2.62 miles |
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2.73 miles |
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2.89 miles |
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3 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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3.72 miles |
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