Educating Yorkshire
Every detail of life at Thornhill Community Academy near Dewsbury is captured, from playground hijinks and inspirational lessons to life-changing events.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2013-09-05
Mr Mitchell is on a mission to revolutionise the school's ethos, results and reputation.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2013-09-12
A clash between a queen bee and a quieter student leaves Mr Mitchell in a quandary.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2013-09-19
Tom is approaching his final year at Thornhill while Robbie-Joe is starting out.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2013-09-26
Hadiqa and Safiyyah are unlikely best friends. But a crisis looms in their friendship.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2013-10-03
Year 9 is full of hormonal 13-year-olds at a critical academic turning point.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2013-10-10
Exams are approaching at Thornhill and it's not just students who are feeling the pressure.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2013-10-17
Jack is disruptive, and the staff are worried that he may become the first exclusion.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2013-10-24
Mr Burton uses unusual methods to try to help Musharaf overcome his severe stammer.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2025-08-31
It's the first term back at Thornhill, and Mr Burton's the new Head. Amy must navigate secondary school life - having recently being diagnosed with Tourette's. And Mrs Delaney-Hudson investigates what's causing Year 8 Riley's disruptive behaviour.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2025-09-07
The pressure of secondary school starts to get real for Year Ten Casey, as dyslexia has left her feeling self-conscious and different. When teachers suspect that she's used AI to complete her Shakespeare assessment, Casey vehemently denies cheating.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2025-09-14
Year 10 student Scott's behaviour puts his international rugby dreams at risk. And as model student Alexa piles on the pressure to ace Year 10, her anxiety becomes overwhelming.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2025-09-21
Year Seven's Ismaeel is an enthusiastic ball of energy with his sights set on becoming a student representative for his year. Determined to make Thornhill a place where everyone can fit in, Ismaeel canvasses classmates in the school playground.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2025-09-28
Year 11 students Skyler, Olivia and Falak feel the pressure as GCSEs edge closer. Headteacher Mr Burton leads his staff on a crackdown against mobile phones, and a special guest returns to school.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2025-10-05
This time at Thornhill it is all about the newbies. With a national shortage of teachers and staff leaving the profession, can Mr Burton and his team encourage Josh to find the joy in the job and stick it out at Thornhill?
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2025-10-12
Year 7 student Lottie is coming to terms with the loss of sight in one eye, as she leans on Miss Nurse for support. Another Year 7 student, Preston, needs a way to channel his energy.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2025-10-19
Year 11 feel the pressure building as the school year draws to a close. Mrs Ali works on attendance numbers, Darcie and Alexa from Year 10 go toe-to-toe bidding to become Head Girl, and Mr Burton looks at the challenges that shaped the academic year.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2013-09-05
Episodes
16 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Twofour
Blink Productions