Thorns Collegiate Academy

URN: 143818 • Brierley Hill DY5 2NU

Overview

Name
Thorns Collegiate Academy
URN
143818
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
41.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Jones (since 2025)
Telephone
01384987973
Website
Visit
Address
Stockwell Avenue, Brierley Hill DY5 2NU

Summary

Thorns Collegiate Academy, located in Brierley Hill, Dudley, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 895 students and a capacity of 1,000. The school is committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Under the leadership of Principal Ms. Nikki Jones, the academy emphasizes the importance of individual and collective achievements, celebrating both small successes in the classroom and larger community events.

The academy operates under the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, which focuses on maintaining high educational standards and supporting each student's unique journey. Thorns Collegiate Academy is also an Operation Encompass Academy, providing additional support for students affected by domestic violence, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of all pupils.

Thorns Collegiate Academy is actively engaged with the local community and invites prospective students to its open events for Year 7 admissions in September 2026. The school aims to work collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for every child, reinforcing its ethos of innovation, inspiration, and collaboration.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1000
Pupils
895
Boys
473
Girls
422
FSM %
34.50
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 895 473 422 1000 34.50
2024-09-11 947 493 454 1000 31.80
2023-09-11 878 433 445 1000 25.20
2022-09-11 878 433 445 1000 25.20
2021-09-11 867 436 431 1350 23.00
2020-09-11 878 437 441 1350 21.00

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