About Us
Thornhill Academy is a popular and successful school that offers education for pupils aged 11-16.
The school is situated close to the centre of Sunderland.
Our approach is centred on world-class basics. That means focusing relentlessly on the foundations of excellent teaching, strong routines, and high expectations. We make every minute count, and we are unapologetically ambitious - pushing further than many schools will, because our children deserve nothing less.
At Thornhill, we believe in the power of community.
We are not just a school - we are a family. In this family, every child is known by name, and every success is celebrated. We foster an environment where young people feel safe to challenge themselves, grow in confidence, and discover who they are and who they can become.
Did you know we are having a re-build?
The exciting plans include the erection of a new three-storey teaching block and a swimming pool facility, along with refurbishments to the existing sports hall and reprovision of external sports facilities and a new sports pitch.
More information regarding our exciting re-build can be found here
Proud to be at the Heart of the Community
At Thornhill Academy, we’re proud to be at the heart of our community. We believe every student has the potential to achieve great things, and we work together to turn dreams into reality. Our school is a place where ambition is nurtured, talents are celebrated, and every young person is encouraged to thrive.
We have strong links with our partner primary schools, meaning when students arrive they are already familiar with many of our teachers, and have visited our site to enjoy lessons here numerous times before formally joining us.
We Welcome You!
We warmly welcome visits, if you'd like to see our school in action, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact us:
Telephone: 0191 500 7981
Email: thr-enquiries@consilium-at.com
Thornhill Academy is proud to be part of Consilium Academies, of which we are dedicated to working towards the Consilium mission of 'Excellence and Equity with Integrity'
