Thornhill Park School
School summary
Thornhill Park School is an independent, fee-paying school in Sunderland, and one of the smaller settings of its kind, with around 73 pupils on roll. Its modest size means classes are intimate by design, allowing staff to know each child well. Families considering entry at 11 will find a school where individual attention is built into the everyday rhythm rather than promised in a prospectus.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is available at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The small roll lends itself to close monitoring of each pupil's progress.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
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A genuinely small independent school in Sunderland, best suited to families who value a close-knit setting over scale.
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Thornhill Park School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.