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Thornhill Primary School

Shildon, DL4 1ES · County Durham · primary school

Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedOutstanding
Pupils205
FSM35.6%
KS2 expected93%

Catchment / designated area

Priority is by nearest-school distance (GIS-measured shortest walking route); one source notes 'no catchment areas for some places' — no county-wide catchment map mechanism found, unlike neighbouring LAs.

Source: County Durham admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-02-02)

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Timothy Hackworth Primary School 0.5 mi · Primary · Good Shildon, DL4 1HN St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Shildon, DL4 2EQ Prince Bishops Community Primary School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DY St Andrew's Academy 1.2 mi · Primary · Good Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RY Cockton Hill Junior School 1.5 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW Cockton Hill Infant School 1.5 mi · Primary · Good Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HW

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official County Durham admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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