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Thornhill Academy

Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.046.4
2023/2439.246.4
2024/2541.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.670.00
2023/24-0.400.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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