Thornley Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Thornley Academy is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 37th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 March 2015, report published 29 April 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths54%

54%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

124 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.5%

31.5%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4%

4%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support33.9%

33.9%, 19.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thornley Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	43% met the expected standard
Ludworth Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Shotton Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: WISE ACADEMIES
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Robson
Phone: 01429820280
Website: thornley.wiseacademies.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 151059

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.