Nunthorpe Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Guisborough Road Nunthorpe Middlesbrough Teesside TS7 0LA |
| Phone | 01642310561 |
| Reference Number | 138845 |
Nunthorpe Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement after its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the school offers a broad curriculum and has a nurturing sixth-form provision, several areas need significant enhancement. The leadership is aware of the challenges, particularly regarding behaviour management, the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and attendance issues. While some pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe, there are concerns about disruption in key stages and reports of bullying that have not been effectively addressed. The need to develop a robust reading programme and ensure pupils understand diversity is also highlighted.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1410 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.79%
Girls: 50.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 141 | 119 | 260 |
| 8 | 118 | 138 | 256 |
| 9 | 136 | 122 | 258 |
| 10 | 131 | 117 | 248 |
| 11 | 123 | 131 | 254 |
| 12 | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| 13 | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Nunthorpe School | |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and enjoy many subjects in their learning.
- The sixth form offers a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Pupils have access to a broad curriculum designed for future education and employment.
- The school council engages pupils in leadership opportunities.
- The personal, social and health education programme covers essential topics.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND in lessons.
- High rates of suspension and absenteeism, especially among disadvantaged pupils.
- Bullying incidents are not consistently addressed, leading to a lack of confidence in staff response.
- Curriculum does not sufficiently identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Limited understanding among pupils regarding different faiths and cultures.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.99 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.32 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 145 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 94 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 301 | 123 |
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0.85 miles |
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