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Thornaby Academy

Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

40.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.3%
Basics 9-5
47.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.8

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2333.946.4
2023/2436.846.4
2024/2540.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.510.00
2023/24-0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.3%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
13.8%
EBacc 9-4
18.8%
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About Thornaby Academy

Thornaby Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 478 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Baysdale Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB | More schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Thornaby Academy)
  3. Jul 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Thornaby Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thornaby Academy

What is Thornaby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thornaby Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Thornaby Academy's latest exam results?
Thornaby Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Thornaby Academy located?
Thornaby Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees (TS17 9DB).
How many pupils attend Thornaby Academy?
Thornaby Academy has around 478 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thornaby Academy with other schools?
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