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Thorns Collegiate Academy

Thorns Collegiate Academy, Brierley Hill
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Thorns Collegiate Academy

Stockwell Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Brierley Hill.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
895
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.5%
Attainment 8
38.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.6%
Basics 9-5
33.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
65.4%
EBacc APS
3.41
EBacc 9-5
6.1%
EBacc 9-4
17.9%
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About Thorns Collegiate Academy

Thorns Collegiate Academy is a secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. The school has around 895 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stockwell Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU | More schools in Dudley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thorns Collegiate Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Nov 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Feb 2022 — Inadequate
  5. May 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Thorns Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thorns Collegiate Academy

What is Thorns Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thorns Collegiate Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Thorns Collegiate Academy's latest exam results?
Thorns Collegiate Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thorns Collegiate Academy located?
Thorns Collegiate Academy is a secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley (DY5 2NU).
How many pupils attend Thorns Collegiate Academy?
Thorns Collegiate Academy has around 895 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thorns Collegiate Academy with other schools?
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