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Thornley Academy is a primary academy in Durham, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
35% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Thornley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Thornley Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Thornley Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
21/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
7/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.