Thornaby Academy
URN: 148186 • Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB
Overview
- Name
- Thornaby Academy
- URN
- 148186
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 31.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kendra Brownless (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01642763244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baysdale Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB
Summary
Thornaby Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Stockton-on-Tees, serving 478 students with a capacity of 790. As part of the Northern Education Trust, the academy is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where every student is valued and supported. The school prioritises high standards and aims to ensure that all students achieve their full potential in a safe and caring environment.
The curriculum at Thornaby Academy is designed to be outcomes-focused and child-centred, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school provides various enrichment opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences and prepare them for life beyond education. Additionally, Thornaby Academy is committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with 65.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Parents can engage with the school through regular communications, including updates on events and opportunities for involvement, such as parents' evenings. The academy's ethos revolves around fostering a supportive community that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at https://tca.northerneducationtrust.org/.
The curriculum at Thornaby Academy is designed to be outcomes-focused and child-centred, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school provides various enrichment opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences and prepare them for life beyond education. Additionally, Thornaby Academy is committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, with 65.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Parents can engage with the school through regular communications, including updates on events and opportunities for involvement, such as parents' evenings. The academy's ethos revolves around fostering a supportive community that encourages students to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at https://tca.northerneducationtrust.org/.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Welcome from the Chief Executive (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01642763244 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- All Saints Church of England Academy (77.1)
- Egglescliffe School (75.7)
- Sedgefield Community College (75.6)
- Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy (74.7)
- Sedgefield Community College (70.3)
Key details
- LA
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 790
- Pupils
- 478
- Boys
- 242
- Girls
- 236
- FSM %
- 65.70
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 478 | 242 | 236 | 790 | 65.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 492 | 242 | 250 | 790 | 63.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 397 | 206 | 191 | 790 | 55.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 397 | 206 | 191 | 790 | 55.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 375 | 201 | 174 | 790 | 53.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 790 |
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