Thornaby Academy
Thornaby Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Stockton-on-Tees, TS17, in the Stockton-on-Tees council area. It has 443 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.36 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 47.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 80 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 443 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 66.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 13.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.64% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.18% | 2024/25 |
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