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Thornley Academy

Cooper's Terrace, Durham, DH6 3DZ
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Thornley Academy
Durham, DH6 3DZ
156 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
40.20% FSM %
89 Boys
67 Girls
About Thornley Academy

Thornley Academy is a Primary Academies serving Durham and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 156 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Robson (Acting).

Information on Thornley Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Thornley & Wheatley Hill
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WISE ACADEMIES
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095796
URN 151059
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christine Varty Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Jobson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 31/08/2034 N/A
Tammy Best Local Governor 01/09/2025 08/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Anna Caine Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Zoe Carr Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Adam Green Local Governor 22/11/2022 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Rev Daniel Hudson Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Glen Hughes Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Amanda Pybus-Coates Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Robson Local Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2036 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lynda Stokoe Local Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Wilson Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
1.41 km • Durham
Other
Ludworth Primary School
1.43 km • Durham
Other
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
1.49 km • Durham
Other
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
2.57 km • Durham
Other
Shotton Primary School
3.21 km • Shotton Colliery
Other
Cassop Primary School
3.32 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
Thornley Academy has 156 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Thornley Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thornley Academy is Mrs Sarah Robson (Acting).
Thornley Academy is at Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Thornley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Thornley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Robson (Acting)
Cooper's Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
01429820280
thornley.wiseacademies.co.uk/
Location
DH6 3DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151059
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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