Thorp Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thorp Academy.

Ryton, NE403AH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Continue in education or training
37.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 April 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Main Road
Ryton, NE403AH
Phone
1914132113
Website
ta.northerneducationtrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141185
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH
Website
https://ta.northerneducationtrust.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1511 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,460
Free School Meals
25.4% (371 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
96.3%
Ebacc Entry:
37.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.8%
Ebacc Languages:
53.5%
Ebacc Maths:
96.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.31 to 0.07
University Progression:
40.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
44.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
40%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
81 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.0 (+22.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
37.2 (+17.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
91 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,460 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

We aim to find the route to excellence for every pupil in their time with us and to develop a lifelong love of learning. We expect every student who joins us to do their very best...

Curriculum Highlights

3:2 curriculum model with three years for Year 7–9 Flexible two-year curriculum delivered in Years 10–11 allowing personalised guided pathways Co-curriculum underpins our school culture and promotes positive attitudes to learning

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