Thornhill Academy Catchment Area
Thornhill Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 564 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
564
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Thornhill Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thornhill Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Thornhill Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144990
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornhill Academy
Is Thornhill Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Thornhill Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 564 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Thornhill Academy? ▾
Admission to Thornhill Academy 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 Thornhill Academy cover? ▾
Thornhill Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thornhill Academy? ▾
Thornhill Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.