Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College
URN: 108860 • Sunderland SR2 7NA
Overview
- Name
- Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College
- URN
- 108860
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 33.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Hallworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Thornholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7NA
Summary
Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College, located in Sunderland, is a community secondary school catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 611 pupils and a capacity of 1,050, the school has a diverse and inclusive environment, with 26.7% of students eligible for free school meals. Thornhill is part of the Consilium Academies Multi-Academy Trust, which emphasizes collaboration with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for new students.
The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for further education or fulfilling careers, fostering strong values, resilience, and high aspirations. Thornhill also offers a variety of extracurricular activities that promote leadership skills and community engagement.
Principal Liam Clark highlights the importance of a supportive school community where every student is known and valued. The school encourages strong partnerships with families, recognizing that collaboration between home and school is vital for student success. Thornhill Academy aims to create an environment where all students can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for further education or fulfilling careers, fostering strong values, resilience, and high aspirations. Thornhill also offers a variety of extracurricular activities that promote leadership skills and community engagement.
Principal Liam Clark highlights the importance of a supportive school community where every student is known and valued. The school encourages strong partnerships with families, recognizing that collaboration between home and school is vital for student success. Thornhill Academy aims to create an environment where all students can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Whitburn Church of England School (70.2)
- Whitburn Church of England Academy (69.7)
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (62.1)
- Southmoor Academy (62.0)
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy (58.4)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 611
- Boys
- 305
- Girls
- 305
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-12-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 611 | 305 | 305 | 1050 | 26.70 |
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