Thorp Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thorp Academy
Address: Main Road
Town/City: Ryton
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE40 3AH
Country: 100000512510
Telephone Number: 01914 132113
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Northern Education Trust
Sponsor: Northern Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Principal: Mrs Karen Hailes
Capacity: 1511
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1291 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.6%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 141185
DfE Number: 390/4001
UKPRN: 10046909
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Gateshead (E08000037)
Constituency: Blaydon (E14000574)
Electoral Ward: Ryton, Crookhill and Stella (E05001082)

Easting & Northing: 414507E, 564201N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 22.28" N 1° 46' 29.14" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX6FG+43

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Avril Armstrong - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Mr Brian Buttler - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Ms Helen Clarence - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Miss Fern Coulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Ms Tarina Fee - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mr Ian Greenshields - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2024.
  • Mrs Ami Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Kelly - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Mr Simon Lejeune - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2025.
  • Ms Karla Martinez - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mr Peter Parish - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 July 2024.
  • Mr Ian Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Ms Harriet Thirkell - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mr Charles Thoburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Mr Simon Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2026.