Welcome to Thorns Collegiate Academy
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Building futures Out of Small Moments
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
Thorns Collegiate Academy Information
We are an Operation Encompass Academy. Operation Encompass offers support for victims of domestic violence.
Latest Academy News
Thorns Collegiate Academy has been shortlisted for ‘Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year’ in the Tes Schools Awards 2026
Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill has been shortlisted for the ‘Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year’ award at this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The awards celebrate the UK’s most inspiring
Save the Date: Thorns Collegiate Academy Announces Open Event for September 2027 Entry
Thorns Collegiate Academy is excited to announce that it will be opening its doors to prospective students and their families for its upcoming open event
Part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust
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.