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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Burton

corporate_fareSHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onDewsbury, WF12 0HE

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

886

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Attainment 8

43.6

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Kirklees

#2,004 of 3,216 nationally

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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Dewsbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is an academy converter in Dewsbury, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 910 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing the school #18 in Kirklees and #2,004 of 3,216 nationally. 38.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.9%

Entering EBacc57.70%

EBacc APS3.87

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.80%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.31

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-05-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-04

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.6%(51 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 910 pupils. During this period, there were 74 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	910	74	8.1%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	921	88	9.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	932	75	8.0%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	929	39	4.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	931	64	6.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	886	55	6.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	886	75	8.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	892	52	5.8%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	878	33	3.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	881	30	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	882	34	3.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	882	26	2.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	886	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	884	10	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	899	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	899	30	3.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	891	13	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	872	26	3.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	875	46	5.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	6	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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%

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Outstanding

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Kirklees

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Holmfirth High School

Shelley College, A Share Academy

Salendine Nook High School

Honley High School

King James's School