Thornhill Primary School
Community school
Shildon, DL4 1ES
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
6 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
205
First preferences per place
1.07
2026/27
Absence
4.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 73% | 93% | 93% | |
| Higher standard | 17% | 17% | 20% | |
| Reading | 77% | 97% | 97% | |
| Writing | 80% | 97% | 97% | |
| Maths | 90% | 100% | 100% |
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Timothy Hackworth Primary School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 10% in England
- Prince Bishops Community Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good
- St Andrew's Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- Cockton Hill Infant School · 1.5 mi · No rating
- Cockton Hill Junior School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
Best primary schools in Shildon · Best primary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Thornhill Primary School is in Shildon (typical home £76,500, crime very high).
What is Thornhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thornhill Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Thornhill Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thornhill Primary School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.