United Benefice of Thornhill & Whitley Lower
Serving our local communities
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Local schools are welcome to come to our church for educational visits. We run different sessions about several different parts of our church life, including the Eucharist and Baptism and also about the actual building - including history with the Savile Chapel and our stained glass.
This lovely photograph was taken by our volunteer Chris and shows a visit from March 2015. This young lady was wearing one of our child size vestments and showing what she had learned happens during the Eucharist
There are three schools within the Parish
Overthorpe C of E Academy
http://www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/ 01924 325300
We have several congregation members, as well as the Rector on the Governing Body. It has children from pre school to 11. The head is Matthew Birkett
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We are very proud of our church school which has a strong Christian ethos and is a happy place for children to question, learn and achieve.
The school is officially a GOOD School say Ofsted in January 2019
http://www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/all-about-us/ofsted-report
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Thornhill Junior and Infants School
www.thornhilljandischool.org.uk
01924 325335
We have a close and happy relationship with the school and children regularly visit church.
The Head is Michael Rowland
Thornhill Community Academy for 11-16 year olds
Nationally known from the Educating Yorkshire TV Series.
www.thornhillcommunityacademy.co.uk
01924 324890
The Headteacher is Mr Matthew Burton
The Rector serves on the Governing Body and we have a developing relationship with the school.
http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/138959
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