Thornley Primary School
URN: 114146 • Durham DH6 3DZ
Overview
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Caine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cooper's Terrace, Durham DH6 3DZ
Summary
Thornley Primary School, located in Durham, is a community school that caters to mixed-gender pupils from ages 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 161 students and a capacity of 210, the school serves a diverse community, with 35% of its pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported, ensuring that individual needs are met.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Anna Caine, Thornley Primary emphasizes the importance of a love for learning, creating an engaging and inspiring atmosphere for students. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and courtesy, promoting a respectful and supportive community. Staff members are dedicated to putting children first, actively seeking feedback to enhance the educational experience.
Parents considering Thornley Primary School are encouraged to explore the school's resources, including the prospectus available on the website. The school prides itself on open communication and responsiveness to concerns, fostering a collaborative relationship with families to support student success.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Anna Caine, Thornley Primary emphasizes the importance of a love for learning, creating an engaging and inspiring atmosphere for students. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and courtesy, promoting a respectful and supportive community. Staff members are dedicated to putting children first, actively seeking feedback to enhance the educational experience.
Parents considering Thornley Primary School are encouraged to explore the school's resources, including the prospectus available on the website. The school prides itself on open communication and responsiveness to concerns, fostering a collaborative relationship with families to support student success.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 161
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 70
- FSM %
- 35.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 161 | 91 | 70 | 210 | 35.00 |
2024-09-11 | 161 | 91 | 70 | 210 | 35.00 |
2023-09-11 | 190 | 109 | 81 | 210 | 36.70 |
2022-09-11 | 190 | 109 | 81 | 210 | 36.70 |
2021-09-11 | 192 | 107 | 85 | 210 | 33.50 |
2020-09-11 | 200 | 109 | 91 | 196 | 28.60 |
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