Thornhill Park School
Sunderland, North East · SR3 1SS
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.
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- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 73
- Location
- Sunderland, North East
- Website
- www.ne-as.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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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.
The last word
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
Where is Thornhill Park School located?
Thornhill Park School is located at Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS.
What type of school is Thornhill Park School?
Thornhill Park School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Thornhill Park School?
Thornhill Park School has approximately 73 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.