Thorney Close Primary School Catchment Area
Thorney Close Primary School is a community primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 290 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
290
Pupils
315
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thorney Close Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Thorney Close Primary School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Thorney Close Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 58.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108828
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Thorney Close Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 7HJ
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 7QF
Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thorney Close Primary School
Is Thorney Close Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thorney Close Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thorney Close Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thorney Close Primary School is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thorney Close Primary School cover? ▾
Thorney Close Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thorney Close Primary School? ▾
Thorney Close Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.