Thorney Close Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thorney Close Primary School
Address: Torquay Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 4BB
Country: 45029979
 Telephone Number: 01915 250808
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Jones
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 260 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.2%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 108828
DfE Number: 394/2174
UKPRN: 10077168
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14000754)
Electoral Ward: Sandhill (E05001169)

Easting & Northing: 436845E, 554436N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 2.26" N 1° 25' 37.44" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHMF+H5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sandhill View Academy (0.5km)
  2. Sunningdale School (0.6km)
  3. Hasting Hill Academy (0.6km)
  4. Farringdon Academy (0.7km)
  5. The Link School (0.7km)
  6. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (1.0km)
  7. Farringdon Community Academy (1.2km)
  8. Thornhill Park School (1.2km)
  9. Broadway Junior School (1.2km)
  10. Plains Farm Academy (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Aird - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mrs Samantha Carter - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Mr Marc Chartres - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Ms Donna Hargrave - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Ms Lucy McMahon - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Ms Laura Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Mr Glenn Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 June 2025.
  • Ms Alice Rowell - Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 April 2026.
  • Mrs Lorraine Scott - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2024.
  • Ms Claire Wright - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 February 2027.