Thorns Collegiate Academy
Academy sponsor led
Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
18 of 18 in Dudley
Pupils
861
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 36.5 | 38.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 20% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 18% | 21% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 | -0.52 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Pedmore High School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 15% in England
- Redhill School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- The Wordsley School · 1.6 mi · No rating
- Old Swinford Hospital · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- The Link Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 20% in England
- The Crestwood School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Thorns Collegiate Academy is in Amblecote East (typical home £240,000, crime very low).
What is Thorns Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thorns Collegiate Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Thorns Collegiate Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thorns Collegiate Academy is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.