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Schools · Thickley
Schools in the parish of Shildon
3 schools in the parish of Shildon, plus 7 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Shildon, which includes Thickley. There are no separate figures for Thickley. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
7
Pupils in area
773
Phases
1
PrimaryNurseryCentre of Thickley
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 239 | DL4 2EQ |
| Thornhill Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Graded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 205 | DL4 1ES |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 329 | DL4 1HN |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 210 | 2.8 km |
| St Andrew's Academy Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2019 · Read report | 191 | 3.6 km |
| Aclet Close Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jul 2022 · Read report | 70 | 4 km |
| Cockton Hill Junior School Primary | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 187 | 4.1 km |
| Cockton Hill Infant School Primary | Community school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Dec 2024 · Read report | 146 | 4.1 km |
| Victoria Lane Academy Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 155 | 4.1 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Primary | Academy converter | Requires improvement Graded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 100 | 4.1 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).