Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Primary School is a primary located in County Durham, DL4 1ES. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has approximately 207 pupils on roll.
Thornhill Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 4 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: County Durham
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 207
Number of Boys: 94
Number of Girls: 113
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 32.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-22
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-03-20
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Overfield
Phone: 01388772906
Website: www.thornhill.durham.sch.uk
Location: Thornhill Gardens
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thornhill Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Thornhill Primary School?
Thornhill Primary School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Thornhill Primary School admit?
Thornhill Primary School admits pupils from age 4 to 11.
Is Thornhill Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Thornhill Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Thornhill Primary School?
Thornhill Primary School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Thornhill Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Thornhill Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Thornhill Primary School?
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