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Schools · Thorney Close
Schools in central Thorney Close
7 schools in central Thorney Close, plus 3 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
7
Nearby (5 km)
3
Pupils in area
2,221
Phases
3
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of Thorney Close
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Academy | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2022 · Read report | 384 | SR3 3DJ |
| Grindon Infant School | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 163 | SR4 9QN |
| Hasting Hill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Dec 2023 · Read report | 238 | SR3 4LY |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Sept 2024 · Read report | 240 | SR4 8HP |
| Thorney Close Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2023 · Read report | 289 | SR3 4BB |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill View Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Nov 2025 · Read report | 743 | SR3 4EN |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Link School | Pupil referral unit | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 164 | SR3 4EE |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herrington Primary Academy Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2022 · Read report | 476 | 1.3 km |
| Farringdon Community Academy Secondary | Academy converter | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Strong standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 712 | 1.3 km |
| Broadway Junior School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Oct 2023 · Read report | 227 | 1.4 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).