Open Other Secondary Mixed

Thorp Academy

Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH
Part of: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Thorp Academy
Ryton, NE40 3AH
1,496 Pupils
1,511 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.40% FSM %
786 Boys
710 Girls
About Thorp Academy

Thorp Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Gateshead, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,496 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,511. Current headteacher: Joanna Macaulay.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gateshead or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Blaydon and Consett
Ward Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046909
URN 141185
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Kelly Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2019 09/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Avril Armstrong Local Governor 10/07/2019 09/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Eleanor Baggaley Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Bryony Brannan Local Governor 05/07/2024 04/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Helen Clarence Local Governor 15/02/2023 14/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Dixon Local Governor 05/07/2024 04/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nikki Gibb Local Governor 06/12/2023 17/06/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Ami Jackson Local Governor 09/07/2021 09/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Lejeune Local Governor 09/07/2021 08/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Joanna Macaulay Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Karla Martinez Local Governor 15/02/2023 14/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Ashley O'Hagan Local Governor 05/07/2024 04/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Ryton Community Infant School
0.06 km • Ryton
Other
Ryton Junior School
0.21 km • Ryton
Other
Emmaville Primary School
0.92 km • Ryton
Other
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
1.16 km • Ryton
Other
Crookhill Community Primary School
1.82 km • Ryton
Other
Greenside Primary School
2.3 km • Ryton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thorp Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ryton, Gateshead.
Thorp Academy has 1,496 pupils, with a capacity of 1,511.
Thorp Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Thorp Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Thorp Academy is Miss Joanna Macaulay.
Thorp Academy is at Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Thorp Academy: Has a sixth form.
Thorp Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Miss Joanna Macaulay
Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH
01914132113
ta.northerneducationtrust.org/
Location
NE40 3AH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141185
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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