Thornley Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 2–11Mixed
Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
Headteacher · Mrs Sarah Robson
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Key facts
Pupils124Capacity 210
OfstedSchool remains Good (Concerns)Inspected 24 January 2024
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Free school meals35.5%
Ofsted
School remains Good (Concerns)
Ungraded inspection on 24 January 2024 (as Thornley Primary School).
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through County Durham council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in County DurhamNearby schools for the same ages
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley0.9 mi
- Ludworth Primary School0.9 mi
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School0.9 mi
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton1.6 mi
- Shotton Primary School2.0 mi