Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thorney Close Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 31st of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 13 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Thorney Close Primary School is a place where pupils thrive. The school's motto, 'where learning blossoms', encompasses the school's belief that all pupils have a right to a high-quality education. The school ensures that opportunities apply equally to all pupils, irrespective of the barriers they may face in life. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They feel well supported by trusted adults who help them if they have any worries. Pupils are proud of their school. Their behaviour is exemplary. The school's three rules, 'be ready, be respectful and be safe', are followed by everyone. Pupils develop mutual respect for each other. Relationships are a strength of the school. Adults know pupils well and go the extra mile to make sure that their time in school is a memorable one. The school is rightly proud of the high-quality support it provides to pupils and their families. Leaders' knowledge of the community and local area informs the design of the curriculum. Pupils are prepared for life beyond the school. They enjoy beach school, trips to local landmarks and theatre visits. They also have the opportunity to visit London. Such trips broaden their horizons.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of learning, the school is still to consider how the early years curriculum best equips children for what they will learn in some foundation subjects in key stage 1. Some children are not as prepared as they might be for their next steps. The school should ensure that the links between the early years and key stage 1 curriculums are better aligned to further enhance pupils' learning as they progress through the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
289 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Thorney Close Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasting Hill Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Farringdon Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Broadway Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Plains Farm Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Jones
- Phone
- 01915250808
- Address
- Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108828
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.