Thorney Close Primary School is a community school located in Sunderland, within the Sunderland local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 290 pupils on roll with space for 315, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 12 September 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.