Schools in Thornton Heath
There are 17 schools in Thornton Heath on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 1 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Thornton Heath (13)
- Beulah Junior SchoolCommunity school · CR7 8JF
- David Livingstone AcademyAcademy converter · CR7 8HX
- Ecclesbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR7 7FA
- Gonville AcademyAcademy converter · CR7 6DL
- Kensington Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CR7 8BT
- Paxton Academy Sports And ScienceFree schools · CR7 6AW
- St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary AcademyAcademy converter · CR7 8DZ
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · CR7 8HJ
- Whitehorse Manor Infant SchoolAcademy converter · CR7 8SB
- Whitehorse Manor Junior SchoolAcademy converter · CR7 8SB
- Winterbourne Boys' AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CR7 7QT
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' SchoolCommunity school · CR7 7QT
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' SchoolCommunity school · CR7 7QT
Secondary schools in Thornton Heath (1)
- Norbury High School for GirlsAcademy converter · CR7 8BT
Nursery schools in Thornton Heath (1)
- Thornton Heath Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · CR7 8RS
Other phases in Thornton Heath (2)
- Bensham Manor SchoolCommunity special school · CR7 7BN
- THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOLOther independent special school · CR7 7AA
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Thornton Heath?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 17 open schools with a Thornton Heath address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Thornton Heath guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Thornton Heath?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.