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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
- Secondary
- Kirklees WF12 0HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' work often reflects high standards. Staff address mistakes quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is excellent; rare poor choices are swiftly addressed
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive ongoing specialist training
Current Educational Practices: Professional development meets school needs well
Strengths and Challenges: Strong support for staff well-being and effective curricular improvements
Opportunities for Involvement: Ethnic minority achievement hub supports families
Communication: Leaders seek and act on feedback from all stakeholders
Parent Satisfaction: Transformational provision for many pupils and parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with poor behaviour swiftly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Inspirational actions to improve education quality
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, staff committed to pupil safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong routines ensure calm, purposeful environment
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School supports balance with life skills sessions
Career Counselling Services: Independent advice about next steps is a strength
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many pupils have ambitious plans for future education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist teaching and support in place, achieving well
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 929 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 48.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 51.89% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.14 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.63 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1