Thorp Academy Catchment Area
Thorp Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Ryton, Gateshead , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1496 pupils, and a capacity of 1511 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,496
Pupils
1,511
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Thorp Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thorp Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gateshead. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gateshead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gateshead catchment area documents →Thorp Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141185
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thorp Academy
Is Thorp Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Thorp Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1511 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thorp Academy? ▾
Admission to Thorp Academy is managed by Gateshead. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thorp Academy cover? ▾
Thorp Academy is a secondary school in Ryton, Gateshead, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thorp Academy? ▾
Thorp Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.