Educating Yorkshire
Twelve years since the nation fell for Educating Yorkshire, Dewsbury's Thornhill Community Academy re-opens its doors, telling stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school
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Twelve years since the nation fell for Educating Yorkshire, Dewsbury's Thornhill Community Academy re-opens its doors, telling stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school

It's the first term back at Thornhill and Riley in Year 8 is being disruptive. But why?

First shown: Sun 31 Aug 2025 | 48 mins

The teachers deal with the new challenge of students using AI in their assessments

First shown: Sun 7 Sep 2025 | 46 mins

Under pressure to ace Year 10, Alexa's anxiety soars. Scott puts his rugby dreams at risk.

First shown: Sun 14 Sep 2025 | 47 mins

Can the school give Lewis the support he needs and keep Jacob from Year 8 on track?

First shown: Sun 21 Sep 2025 | 47 mins

Students feel the pressure as GCSEs edge closer. Mr Burton cracks down on mobile phones.

First shown: Sun 28 Sep 2025 | 47 mins

Can self-confessed 'nerd' Ismaeel become Year 7's student parliament representative?

First shown: Sun 5 Oct 2025 | 47 mins

Year 7 student Lottie is coming to terms with the loss of sight in one eye

First shown: Sun 12 Oct 2025 | 47 mins

Pressure builds in Year 11 at the end of the school year. And who's the new head girl?

First shown: Sun 19 Oct 2025 | 47 mins

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