Ashbrooke School vs Thornhill Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ashbrooke School
Sunderland
Thornhill Academy
Sunderland
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–19
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Sunderland
Sunderland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
126
526
Capacity
126
1050
Occupancy
100%
50%
FSM %
-
49.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2025
May 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
3.8
42.8
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
44.4%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-