Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Address: Valley Drive
Town/City: Dewsbury
Postcode: WF12 0HE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01924 342890
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Share Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Share Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Burton
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 902 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.1%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 146365
DfE Number: 382/4007
UKPRN: 10081769
UPRN: 83172557
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Dewsbury and Batley (E14001196)
Electoral Ward: Dewsbury South (E05016513)

Easting & Northing: 425353E, 418216N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 37.66" N 1° 37' 3.67" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM96J+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Safoora Akbar - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 May 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Bray - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Burton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Bethany Crowther - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 June 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Gaunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2028.
  • Miss Imaan Iqbal - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Hazra Jogiyat - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Kerry Laville - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2028.
  • Mrs Jayne Newson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Sahera Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mr Victor White - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jayne Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mrs Julia Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 April 2026.