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Thornhill Academy

Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA
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Thornhill Academy
Sunderland, SR2 7NA
564 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
45.70% FSM %
267 Boys
297 Girls
About Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Sunderland and the surrounding area in Sunderland with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 564 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Liam Clark.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Sunderland Central
Ward St Michael's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10065137
URN 144990
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Denise Nicholson Chair of Local Governing Body 10/05/2021 09/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Victoria Basford Local Governor 19/11/2021 18/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Ayesha Begum Local Governor 17/12/2025 16/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Liam Clark Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kayley Ede Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Susan Hamilton Local Governor 19/08/2021 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Annette Parr Local Governor 11/03/2019 10/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jackie Robson Local Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Todd Local Governor 19/11/2021 18/11/2025 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thornhill Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Thornhill Academy has 564 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Thornhill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Thornhill Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Thornhill Academy is Mr Liam Clark.
Thornhill Academy is at Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Thornhill Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Thornhill Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Liam Clark
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, SR2 7NA
01915007981
www.thornhillschool.org.uk
Location
SR2 7NA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144990
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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