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We believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

Welcome to Thorns Collegiate Academy.
Welcome to Thorns Collegiate Academy. At our heart, we are about sharing the spirit of education. From the moment that I first visited Thorns, the warmth and energy of the staff and students impressed me. That spirit is what makes the Academy unique. We see it in the small moments – individual successes in the classroom – as well as the big moments – whole school concerts, sporting fixtures and assemblies.
Ms Nikki Jones, Principal
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We are an Operation Encompass Academy. Operation Encompass offers support for victims of domestic violence.
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Trust Newsletter – Spring 2025
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Thorns Students Advocate for Change at Anne Frank Youth Conference
Students from Thorns Collegiate Academy had the incredible opportunity to attend the annual Anne Frank Foundation Youth Conference in Manchester. Under the theme ‘A Better
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We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. We understand that each Academy is unique, but our emphasis and expectations will remain the same.
Nothing less than Outstanding is acceptable.