Thorns Primary School Catchment Area
Thorns Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 194 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5–11
Age range
194
Pupils
210
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thorns Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thorns Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. 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 Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dudley catchment area documents →Thorns Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150322
Other Primary Schools in Brierley Hill
If Thorns Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brierley Hill are the next closest alternatives.
Brierley Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2TD
Brockmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 3UZ
Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2YN
Peters Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2QH
Quarry Bank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2AD
St Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DY5 4DZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thorns Primary School
Is Thorns Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Thorns Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thorns Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thorns Primary School is managed by Dudley. 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 Thorns Primary School cover? ▾
Thorns Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thorns Primary School? ▾
Thorns Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.