Thorney Close Primary School
92%
Capacity
290
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Thorney Close Primary School
Thorney Close Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 290 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thorney Close Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Jones, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4838th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 73 in Sunderland.
Thorney Close Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 40 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thorney Close Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Thorney Close Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Torquay Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 4BB |
| Headteacher | Catherine Jones |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 290 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.5% |
| School Capacity | 290 / 315 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4838th of 13,686
Nationally
260th of 677
In North East
33rd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
52
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Torquay Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR3 4BB
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