How many pupils attend Thornley Academy?

Thornley Academy has 124 pupils on roll.

What ages does Thornley Academy take?

Thornley Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Thornley Academy located?

Thornley Academy is located in Durham, DH6 3DZ, County Durham.

How do I apply to Thornley Academy?

Thornley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Thornley Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Thornley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Thornley Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Thornley Academy?: Thornley Academy has 124 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thornley Academy take?: Thornley Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Thornley Academy located?: Thornley Academy is located in Durham, DH6 3DZ, County Durham.
How do I apply to Thornley Academy?: Thornley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thornley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Thornley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Thornley Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Thornley Academy?: Thornley Academy has 124 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thornley Academy take?: Thornley Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Thornley Academy located?: Thornley Academy is located in Durham, DH6 3DZ, County Durham.
How do I apply to Thornley Academy?: Thornley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thornley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Thornley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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