Thorney Close Primary School

A good community school school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thorney Close Primary School.

Sunderland, SR34BB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Torquay Road
Sunderland, SR34BB
Phone
1915250808
Website
thorneycloseprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108828
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
Website
www.thorneycloseprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
296
Free School Meals
53.4% (158 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 104.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
296 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Learning Blossoms..."

The feel good factor High standards in everything Own potential achieved – intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically Responsible children Nurturing environment Enthusiastic learners Yes we can attitude

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Catherine Jones emphasizing a calm, nurturing, and high‑quality learning environment, and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential and develop confidence to embrace the modern world.

Facilities

Spacious grounds Building is accessible to pupils in a wheelchair Ramp access to the school building (Foundation Stage, Bottom Corridor and Top Corridor) Stair lifts Disabled toilets on both levels Wide corridors Staff and pupils have access to teachers and support staff who have a British Sign Language qualification New school build opening in 2026

SEND Provision

Thorney Close Primary School offers SEND provision led by the SENDCo, a Lead Teacher of the Deaf, and a SEND team. It maintains close working relationships with the local authority, external agencies, and other services to support deaf and other SEND pupils, and uses the Sunderland Local Offer and LA guidance to inform provision.

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