Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Catchment Area
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 910 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
910
Pupils
900
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 32.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146365
Other Secondary Schools in Dewsbury
If Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Is Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy currently has 910 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy? ▾
Admission to Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is managed by Kirklees. 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 Community Academy, A Share Academy cover? ▾
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, 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 Community Academy, A Share Academy? ▾
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.