Thornaby Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Baysdale Road Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB |
| Phone | 01642763244 |
| Reference Number | 148186 |
Thornaby Academy is a rapidly improving school that demonstrates a strong standard of education and care for its pupils. Leaders and governors have worked collaboratively to implement effective systems that have facilitated considerable progress in various areas. The trust's support has significantly contributed to the school's positive trajectory, particularly in leadership and governance, as well as in achieving a conducive learning environment. Pupils feel safe and are well-prepared for life beyond school, benefiting from a robust personal development programme and effective pastoral support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 478 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.63%
Girls: 49.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 65.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 42 | 44 | 86 |
| 8 | 36 | 54 | 90 |
| 9 | 62 | 55 | 117 |
| 10 | 53 | 46 | 99 |
| 11 | 49 | 37 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders are aligned in their purpose to provide the best start for all pupils.
- Effective personal development and wellbeing programme supports pupils' readiness for the future.
- Strong leadership and governance supported by the trust.
- High levels of staff support and positive culture within the school.
- Robust systems for analysing attendance and improving pupil attendance rates.
- Effective inclusion practices that support disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for improved consistency in curriculum delivery across all subjects.
- Attendance rates remain above national averages, indicating areas for improvement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
0.08 miles |
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Village Primary School
Windsor Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8PW |
0.57 miles |
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Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Tedder Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JP |
0.62 miles |
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Mandale Mill Primary School
Thorntree Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8AP |
0.64 miles |
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St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Westbury Street, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6NE |
0.72 miles |
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Bader Primary School
Kintyre Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0BY |
0.73 miles |
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Harewood Primary School
Eric Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7JJ |
0.75 miles |
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Whinney Banks Primary School
Fakenham Avenue, Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough, TS5 4QQ |
1.19 miles |
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St Clare's RC Primary School
Trimdon Avenue, Acklam, Trimdon Avenue, Acklam, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS5 8RZ |
1.24 miles |
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Acklam Whin Primary School
Carlbury Avenue, Acklam, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS5 8SQ |
1.28 miles |
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Kader Academy
Staindrop Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 8NU |
1.34 miles |
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Whinstone Primary School
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Whinstone Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0RJ |
1.49 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY |
1.5 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 5GA |
1.6 miles |
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Bowesfield Primary School
Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JB |
1.63 miles |
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Green Lane Primary Academy
Green Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7RU |
1.75 miles |
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Oxbridge Lane Primary School
Oxbridge Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4DA |
1.95 miles |
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Mill Lane Primary School
Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1QX |
1.97 miles |
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Linthorpe Community Primary School
Roman Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6EA |
1.99 miles |
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Hemlington Hall Academy
Briscoe Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJ |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
0.11 miles |
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Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9RA |
0.7 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB |
1.04 miles |
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The Education Training Collective
Harvard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 6FB |
1.4 miles |
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Hartwell School
Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN |
1.69 miles |
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Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY |
1.77 miles |
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The Northern School of Art
Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LA |
1.91 miles |
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Macmillan Academy
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
1.93 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 5BL |
2.09 miles |
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Discovery Special Academy
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN |
2.18 miles |
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Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3JS |
2.25 miles |
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Hollis Academy
Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JS |
2.32 miles |
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Teesside High School
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2.37 miles |
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Ingleby Manor Free School
Welwyn Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 0FA |
2.37 miles |
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Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW |
2.42 miles |
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North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY |
2.42 miles |
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The Grangefield Academy
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE |
2.66 miles |
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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
2.77 miles |
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The King's Academy
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA |
3 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
3.01 miles |