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Thorney Close Primary School

Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
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Thorney Close Primary School
Sunderland, SR3 4BB
290 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
58.50% FSM %
169 Boys
121 Girls
About Thorney Close Primary School

Thorney Close Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sunderland, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 290 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Catherine Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South
Ward Sandhill
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
UKPRN 10077168
URN 108828
Data Last Updated 07-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Marc Chartres Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Narendran Chinnasamy Governor 07/11/2023 07/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Donna Hargrave Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Jones Governor 04/11/2002 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Lawson Governor 17/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucy McMahon Governor 15/02/2023 14/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Phillips Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Glenn Proctor Governor 19/06/2021 18/06/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Alice Rowell Governor 06/04/2022 05/04/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Claire Wright Governor 15/02/2023 14/02/2027 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thorney Close Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Thorney Close Primary School has 290 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Thorney Close Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thorney Close Primary School is Mrs Catherine Jones.
Thorney Close Primary School is at Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Thorney Close Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thorney Close Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Jones
Torquay Road, Sunderland, SR3 4BB
01915250808
www.thorneycloseprimary.org.uk
Location
SR3 4BB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108828
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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