Open Other Secondary Mixed

Thornaby Academy

Baysdale Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB
Part of: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Thornaby Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB
478 Pupils
790 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
65.70% FSM %
242 Boys
236 Girls
About Thornaby Academy

Thornaby Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Stockton-on-Tees, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 478 pupils on roll. School capacity: 790. Current headteacher: Kendra Brownless.

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 Stockton-on-Tees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Stockton-on-Tees
Region North East
Administrative District Stockton-on-Tees
Parliamentary Constituency Stockton West
Ward Village
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086931
URN 148186
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Kendra Brownless Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kelly-Marie Gardner Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Green Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alicia Hart Local Governor 13/12/2024 12/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Horsfield Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Knox Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Susan Little Hockhart Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr ADam Palmer Local Governor 02/06/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Hayley Rowland Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Sunter Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Tarn CBE Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/03/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Thornaby Church of England Primary School
0.12 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
0.18 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Village Primary School
0.91 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
1 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Mandale Mill Primary School
1.03 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Westlands Academy
1.13 km • Stockton-on-Tees
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornaby Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees.
Thornaby Academy has 478 pupils, with a capacity of 790.
Thornaby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Thornaby Academy is Kendra Brownless.
Thornaby Academy is at Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Thornaby Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Thornaby Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Kendra Brownless
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB
01642763244
tca.northerneducationtrust.org/
Location
TS17 9DB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148186
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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