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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE

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Pupils
910
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.9%
Attainment 8
43.4
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.5%
Basics 9-5
36.9%

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
57.7%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
14.9%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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About Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.4. The school has around 910 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. May 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Thornhill Community Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

What is Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy's latest exam results?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy located?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees (WF12 0HE).
How many pupils attend Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy?
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy has around 910 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy with other schools?
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