Thornhill Academy
URN: 144990 • Sunderland SR2 7NA
Overview
- Name
- Thornhill Academy
- URN
- 144990
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Hamilton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01915007981
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7NA
Summary
Thornhill Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Sunderland, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 564 pupils and a capacity of 1,050, the academy is part of the Consilium Academies Multi-Academy Trust. The school prides itself on strong partnerships with local primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition for students as they join the academy.
The ethos at Thornhill Academy centres on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is known and valued. The leadership emphasizes high expectations and a commitment to academic excellence, focusing on foundational skills and personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future educational and career opportunities, with a strong emphasis on resilience and aspiration.
In addition to academic pursuits, Thornhill Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing students' social skills and leadership abilities. The school community is built on shared values of effort, fairness, and kindness, creating a family-like atmosphere where achievements are celebrated and students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The ethos at Thornhill Academy centres on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is known and valued. The leadership emphasizes high expectations and a commitment to academic excellence, focusing on foundational skills and personal development. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future educational and career opportunities, with a strong emphasis on resilience and aspiration.
In addition to academic pursuits, Thornhill Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing students' social skills and leadership abilities. The school community is built on shared values of effort, fairness, and kindness, creating a family-like atmosphere where achievements are celebrated and students are encouraged to reach 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
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 564
- Boys
- 267
- Girls
- 297
- FSM %
- 45.70
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 564 | 267 | 297 | 1050 | 45.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 596 | 285 | 311 | 1050 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 583 | 288 | 295 | 1050 | 41.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 583 | 288 | 295 | 1050 | 41.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 591 | 300 | 291 | 1050 | 40.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 577 | 290 | 287 | 1050 | 35.50 |
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