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Thornhill Park School

Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS

Ofsted: Needs attention

Independent

Phase

80

Capacity

4-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching
Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership & governance
Needs attention
Inclusion
Needs attention
Post-16 provision
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
Cohort Size
3

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
73
Boys
54 (78%)
Girls
15 (22%)
Capacity
80 (86% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
100.0%
SEN Support
0.0%

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Not applicable

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

01915653965
thornhillparkschool@ne-as.org.uk
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Portland Road

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN
108877
UKPRN
10016033
Establishment No.
6015

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