Thorney Close Primary School
Community school
Sunderland, SR3 4BB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 48% in England
42 of 75 in Sunderland
Pupils
289
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 61% | 68% | 63% | |
| Higher standard | 6% | 5% | 7% | |
| Reading | 74% | 80% | 80% | |
| Writing | 81% | 75% | 73% | |
| Maths | 77% | 80% | 78% |
Nearby primary schools
- Farringdon Academy · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Hasting Hill Academy · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- Broadway Junior School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
- Plains Farm Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Grindon Infant School · 0.8 mi · Report card
Best primary schools in Sunderland · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Thorney Close Primary School is in Thorney Close & Plains Farm (typical home £120,000, crime high).
What is Thorney Close Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thorney Close Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Thorney Close Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thorney Close Primary School is in the top 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.