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Thorp Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,460 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Walbottle Academy, The Blyth Academy, Red House Academy, Farringdon Community Academy and Hetton Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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