Thornley Academy
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Durham, DH6 3DZ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
130 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
124
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
10.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | — | — | 54% | |
| Higher standard | — | — | 4% | |
| Reading | — | — | 69% | |
| Writing | — | — | 62% | |
| Maths | — | — | 58% |
Nearby primary schools
- Ludworth Primary School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley · 0.9 mi · No rating
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Shotton Primary School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 48% in England
- Cassop Primary School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
The neighbourhood
Thornley Academy is in Thornley & Wheatley Hill (typical home £123,975, crime very high).
What is Thornley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornley Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Thornley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thornley Academy is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.