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Thorp Academy
Main Road, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.9 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,496
Capacity
1,511
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 42% of schools nationally, this secondary institution demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 76% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 16%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with good opportunities for further education.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other2.4%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.97222, -1.77491 · NE40 3AH
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN141185
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorp Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thorp Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is Thorp Academy a good school?
Thorp Academy scores 57.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thorp Academy in GCSEs?
Thorp Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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