Thorp Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Ryton, NE40 3AH
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 36% in England
4 of 8 in Gateshead
Pupils
1,442
First preferences per place
0.85
2026/27
Absence
10.3%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | 47.0 | 47.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 54% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 54% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 | -0.12 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Walbottle Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
- Prudhoe Community High School · 3.2 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Excelsior Academy · 3.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Studio West · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Callerton Academy · 4.0 mi · Good
The neighbourhood
Thorp Academy is in Crawcrook & Greenside (typical home £173,750, crime low).
What is Thorp Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thorp Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Thorp Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thorp Academy is in the top 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.