Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form
Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA · Redcar and Cleveland · secondary school
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8th of 10 secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.7/10 against 880 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.8 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.44 · 19 | 25% | 0.47 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.2 · 40 | 10% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.44 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,321 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,675. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to address the negative Progress 8 score? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 Ofsted inspection?
What Ofsted said about Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form
Overview
Nunthorpe Academy is judged as ‘Requires improvement’ across most categories, though sixth-form provision is rated ‘Good’. The report highlights that while pupils feel safe and enjoy learning in many subjects, inconsistent behaviour and low attendance hinder progress for many. Leaders are described as honest about challenges and committed to driving improvement.
Strengths
- Sixth-form students benefit from a ‘structured, nurturing, and focused learning environment’ with ‘ambitious and well developed’ study programmes.
- The curriculum is broad and designed to prepare pupils for future education and employment, supported by an ‘extensive’ careers programme.
- Staff report that leaders take account of their ‘well-being and workload’, with most feeling supported.
- Pupils have access to a wide range of clubs and opportunities to develop leadership skills, such as through the school council.
- Safeguarding arrangements are confirmed as ‘effective’.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must better identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who do not consistently receive necessary support.
- The school needs to reduce high suspension rates and improve attendance, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Staff must consistently apply anti-bullying policies to address discriminatory language, ensuring pupils feel confident that incidents are taken seriously.
- The personal, social and health education programme requires more content on different faiths and cultures to foster tolerance.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.8 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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