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Thorp Academy

Thorp Academy Profile


Location: Find a school in NE40 3AH or in Ryton

Thorp Academy is a school located at Main Road Ryton NE40 3AH. It is a co-educational academy for students from the ages of 11 to 18. The academy has a strong focus on the development of a creative, innovative and diverse curriculum which challenges students to think independently and develop their own ideas. It also provides a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities to ensure that all students fulfill their potential. The school offers a range of courses in a variety of subjects, including Maths, English, Science, ICT, Languages, Music, Art, Drama, Design Technology and Geography. Thorp also boasts a wide choice of clubs and societies, ranging from sport to technology and music.*



GSSLA Code Name: E08000020

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: Not applicable

Head: Mr Steve Williamson (Executive Principal)

Administrative Ward: Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

Physical Addres

Main Road
Ryton
Tyne and Wear
NE40 3AH

Postal Addres

Main Road
Ryton
Tyne and Wear
NE40 3AH


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

Extra-curricular activities near Thorp Academy at Main Road Ryton NE40 3AH include clubs and societies, athletics, and music. There are many options for students to get involved and make friends.

Public Transport

The closest public transport near Thorp Academy on Main Road Ryton NE40 3AH is the C3 bus, which runs regularly from Blaydon to Newcastle City Centre. The nearest bus stop to Thorp Academy is located just under a mile away, on Main Road near the corner of Whitfield Road. From here, the C3 bus takes just under 20 minutes to reach Newcastle City Centre.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants around Thorp Academy at Main Road Ryton NE40 3AH. These include a bakery, a convenience store, a pizza place, and a few pubs.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for Thorp Academy at Main Road, Ryton NE40 3AH.

School Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThorpAcademy-Ryton-NE40-3AH-325683757248939/
Twitter: @ThorpAcademy
Instagram: @ThorpAcademy
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thorpacademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thorp-academy


Additional Contact Info

Telephone: 0191 413 2604
Website: www.thorpacademy.org
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1914132113

Parliamentary Constituency: Blaydon
Administrative Ward: Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Geographic Location: Urban major conurbation
LSOA: Gateshead 002F
Special Classes: Not applicable

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: http://www.thorpacademy.org/

FAQs - Thorp Academy

Thorp Academy currently has 1111 pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls: 540
  • Boys: 570

The listed Religious Character for Thorp Academy is Does not apply.

Thorp Academy Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Thorp Academy currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

Thorp Academy has a pupil capacity of 1511.

The Executive Principal is Mr Steve Williamson.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities:

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Thorp Academy is Academy Sponsor Led.

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