Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKirklees
AddressValley Drive, WF12 0HE
URN146365

School Census

Total 886
Girls/Boys 431/455
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.6%/51.4%
% pupils where English not first language 48.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 266
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/02/2023 Good
03/05/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 03/05/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.60%
Entering EBacc 50.80%
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 0.3
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 49%
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 0.3
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.31
Progress 8 0.31

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications256
As first preference179
As second preference48
As third preference29
Total Offers Made187
first preference offers172
second preference offers13
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications245
As first preference180
As second preference38
As third preference27
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers180
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications221
As first preference150
As second preference35
As third preference36
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers150
second preference offers9
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications220
As first preference156
As second preference34
As third preference29
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers156
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications239
As first preference151
As second preference51
As third preference37
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers151
second preference offers16
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications238
As first preference155
As second preference47
As third preference36
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers155
second preference offers13
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree47%
disagree7%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree36%
agree50%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree12%
disagree5%
strongly disagree10%
don't know7%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree35%
disagree26%
strongly disagree15%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree19%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes28%
no72%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree46%
agree21%
disagree25%
strongly disagree4%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree48%
agree36%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree47%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree43%
disagree16%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree49%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree45%
disagree10%
strongly disagree1%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree33%
disagree22%
strongly disagree5%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes73%
no27%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin36.6%
pakistani ethnic origin34.1%
indian ethnic origin20.1%
white and asian ethnic origin2.4%
any other white background ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
pakistani ethnic origin35.4%
white british ethnic origin34.5%
indian ethnic origin21.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Thornhill Junior and Infant School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Edge Lane, , WF12 0QT