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Thornhill Academy
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- Sunderland SR2 7NA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils take qualifications that allow them to progress to the next stage of their education
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour around the school is calm
Strengths and Challenges: Staff receive appropriate training to identify pupils’ SEND needs
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions
Communication: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders monitor the actions taken to improve the school regularly
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; they are confident to talk to each other and visitors
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The highly supportive environment and pastoral care allows pupils to develop and improve
Extracurricular Offerings: Most pupils take part in further enrichment events
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular experiences take place during the school day to allow all pupils to take part
Career Counselling Services: The school’s aim for pupils to be ‘world ready’ is reflected in assemblies and the quality of careers information
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff receive appropriate training to identify pupils’ SEND needs and the barriers to learning that they face
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Thornhill Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 596 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thornhill Academy is a popular and highly successful school, situated close to the centre of Sunderland, which offers education for young people between the ages of 11 - 16 years. Strong links with our partner primary schools mean that pupils are familiar with many of our teachers and have visited our site to enjoy lessons here numerous times before formally joining us. Each student at Thornhill Academy belongs to one of the three houses, which contributes to the school's strong and encouraging pastoral care. A team of tutors, a Head of House, and a Deputy Head of House oversee each house. As our students advance through secondary school, these pastoral teams take care of and monitor their welfare. Ability sets are used to organize instruction. This means that pupils can progress at rates appropriate to them and their peers and teachers can organise work which helps pupils understand, develop skills and learn more readily. Due to our area of expertise, practically every student who completes our program leaves with a formal business-related GCSE certificate. Employers highly value such credentials, and whether students choose an academic or vocational path, they value their understanding of enterprise.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 9.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 42.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.85% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.88 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 48.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 3.1 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.16% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 1 | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.1% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 8 | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 43.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 32.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.37% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.21% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.17% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 45.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.75% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornhill Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
