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Thorp Academy
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- Gateshead NE40 3AH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress in all key stages across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The behaviour of pupils is excellent. Pupils engage in mature conversation with their peers and staff.
Academic Progress: Pupils work hard and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive learning environment; pupils are polite and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers frequently access specialist training that enables them to support learning effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Training is precisely matched to aspects of teaching, learning and assessment that are less effective.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: School's model for teaching is used consistently; clear and effective.
Strengths and Challenges: A small minority of less-effective teaching exists in the school.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional need for more rigorous knowledge securing.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents say that the quality of education provided by the school continues to improve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Most parents are pleased with the work of the school. However, some have concerns about home鈥搒chool communication.
Communication: Some parents have concerns regarding home鈥搒chool communication, pupil-progress reports, and the organisation of parents' evenings.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Regular feedback channels exist for parental views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors鈥� understanding of the school鈥檚 strengths and weaknesses are accurate. They effectively hold staff and leaders to account.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure that the curriculum meets pupils鈥� needs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum is broad and ambitious; supports staff well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and understand the process for referring a friend.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that external agencies complete investigations and that vulnerable pupils receive the support they require.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 100 pupils are involved in the school鈥檚 鈥楨lite Sports Programme鈥�.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils learn about 'Life' each day during tutorial time.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy balancing academics and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is a strength. Pupils learn how different subjects can help them gain entry to various careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The curriculum in the sixth form is wide and varied. Students receive meaningful careers advice and guidance.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers guidance from Year 7.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with SEND is very good. Current pupils with SEND make strong progress across all key stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support; SEND pupils achieve well.
Subjects Offered: Pupils attain well in core subjects; the vast majority develop skills that serve them well when they leave school.
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About Us
Thorp Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1460 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.50% | - | 16.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 29.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 43.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 25.22% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.54% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 33.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 43.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 25.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 13.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 2.48 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 30.62% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 29.8% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 44.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 19.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 10.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 4 | 14.47% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 83.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 76.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 34.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 29.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.09% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 16 | 26.33% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 10 | 38.87% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 5 | 8.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 3 | 12.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.24 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 28.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 30.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26.85% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 40.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 13.69% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15.08% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 81.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 51.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 30% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 30.18% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.64% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.93 | 33.94 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.5 | 30.55 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.50% | 12.38% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 66 | 186 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 61.11% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.92 | 37.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.26 | 38.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.8% | 24.5% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 61 | 256 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 59.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.75% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 14.38% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 12.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.23 5 | 32.76 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.93 2 | 32.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 12.56% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 78 | 274 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 59.71% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 14.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.43% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.57% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.37 1 | 32.37 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.67 1 | 32.92 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 16.54% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 33.29% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 12.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4.14% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.46 | 32.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.83 | 35.73 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 36.43% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 14.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 15.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thorp Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1