Thornton Primary School — Primary School in Birmingham

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Thornton Primary School

Birmingham, B8 2LQ

477 Pupils

480 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

55.30% FSM %

244 Boys

233 Girls

About Thornton Primary School

Thornton Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 477 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Cathy Grace.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Birmingham or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Birmingham
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency	Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Ward	Ward End
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	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10069150
URN	103268
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Amjid Ali	Chair of Governors	19/09/2025	19/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Subat Khan	Chair of Governors	20/09/2024	18/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tharack Ahmed	Governor	05/12/2024	04/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sajad Akram	Governor	03/12/2023	02/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cathy Grace	Governor	21/03/2024	22/03/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Harris Khaliq	Governor	13/10/2025	12/10/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Shaizana Khan	Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr Subat Khan	Governor	20/09/2024	19/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samuel Mason	Governor	18/10/2024	18/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Nahedah Yunis	Governor	08/11/2022	07/11/2026	Elected by parents