Schools in Thornton Heath
17 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (13)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gonville Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science Free schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Beulah Junior School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| David Livingstone Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensham Manor School Community special school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–4 | — |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 14–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.