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Thornley Academy

Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ

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Pupils

156

Ages

2-11

FSM

40.2%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2015

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

69.0%

Writing

62.0%

Maths

58.0%

RWM Combined

54.0%

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About Thornley Academy

Thornley Academy is a primary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 156 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cooper's Terrace, Durham, DH6 3DZ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: Thornley Primary School)
Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: Thornley Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thornley Academy

What is Thornley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thornley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Thornley Academy's latest exam results?

Thornley Academy: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thornley Academy located?

Thornley Academy is a primary school in Durham, County Durham (DH6 3DZ).

How many pupils attend Thornley Academy?

Thornley Academy has around 156 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thornley Academy with other schools?

View Thornley 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 County Durham.