Thorntree Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Greenway Middlesbrough TS3 9NH |
| Phone | 01642242309 |
| Reference Number | 147765 |
Thorntree Academy has demonstrated good overall performance across various domains including education quality, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school successfully fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and engaged in their education. Notable initiatives, such as the 'Future You' programme, effectively raise students' aspirations and understanding of future careers, with many parents expressing strong support for the school's efforts to nurture their children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 259 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.97%
Girls: 49.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 72% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| 2 | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| 3 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 4 | 8 | 24 | 32 |
| 5 | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| 6 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.9% |
| African | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pupil engagement and positive relationships with staff
- Well-sequenced curriculum meeting diverse pupil needs
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Commitment to early reading and phonics education
- Positive feedback from parents regarding school support
- Strong emphasis on pupils' personal development and pastoral care
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics outcomes for Year 1 pupils are well below national figures
- High proportion of persistent absenteeism among students
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -1.4 | ||
| Maths | -4.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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