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Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland
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Thornhill Academy

Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA

A Good-rated secondary school in Sunderland.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
564
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.7%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Good
May 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
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.5%
Basics 9-5
33.3%

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
8.3%
EBacc APS
3.40
EBacc 9-5
6.5%
EBacc 9-4
7.4%
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About Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 70 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 564 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Thornhill School Business & Enterprise College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thornhill Academy

What is Thornhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Thornhill Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 70 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Thornhill Academy.
What are Thornhill Academy's latest exam results?
Thornhill Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thornhill Academy located?
Thornhill Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR2 7NA).
How many pupils attend Thornhill Academy?
Thornhill Academy has around 564 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thornhill Academy with other schools?
View Thornhill Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.