Thornhill Academy
Academy sponsor led
Sunderland, SR2 7NA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
16 of 18 in Sunderland
Pupils
526
First preferences per place
0.61
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 39.2 | 41.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 29% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 30% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.67 | -0.40 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy · 0.2 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- Southmoor Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Venerable Bede Church of England Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Sandhill View Academy · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Christ's College · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
Best secondary schools in Sunderland · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Thornhill Academy is in Hill View & Tunstall (typical home £227,000, crime low).
What is Thornhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Thornhill Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thornhill Academy is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.