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Thorp Academy

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Thorp Academy

Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,496
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.4%
Attainment 8
47.1
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.0%
Basics 9-5
53.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.0%
EBacc APS
4.25
EBacc 9-5
22.7%
EBacc 9-4
29.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.32
A*-A Grades
19.1%
A*-B Grades
41.9%
AAB+ %
22.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 89 students entered

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About Thorp Academy

Thorp Academy is a secondary school in Ryton, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,496 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thorp Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thorp Academy

What is Thorp Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thorp Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Thorp Academy's latest exam results?
Thorp Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thorp Academy located?
Thorp Academy is a secondary school in Ryton, Gateshead (NE40 3AH).
How many pupils attend Thorp Academy?
Thorp Academy has around 1,496 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thorp Academy with other schools?
View Thorp Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gateshead.