Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Valley Drive, WF12 0HE |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | None |
| URN | 146365 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 220 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 239 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 34.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 20.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 35.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 34.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 21.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Edge Lane, , WF12 0QT