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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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