Thorntree Academy
Middlesbrough, TS3 9NH · Middlesbrough · primary school
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12th of 40 primary schools in Middlesbrough we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 179 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorntree Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 389. 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 support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes with the current capacity?
What Ofsted said about Thorntree Academy
Overview
Pupils at Thorntree Academy are described as “happy and safe,” embodying school values of “learn, thrive, and celebrate.” The report highlights a “positive and purposeful atmosphere” in classrooms, driven by high expectations for behaviour and achievement, alongside strong relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders have taken effective action to improve the curriculum, which is “well sequenced” and meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” and tailored to include local heritage, helping pupils build a “secure base of key knowledge and skills.”
- Staff deliver the phonics programme with “consistency and fidelity,” and pupils develop “confidence and fluency in their reading.”
- The ‘Future You’ programme effectively raises pupils’ aspirations, helping them understand “careers and future employability.”
- Pupils demonstrate a “keen sense of equality and tolerance,” with commendable attitudes towards those with different faiths or beliefs.
- Leaders and governors fulfil their roles with “diligence and commitment,” ensuring decisions address pupils’ best interests.
Areas to improve
- The proportion of Year 1 pupils achieving national standards in the phonics screening check is “well below the national figure,” meaning too many are not well prepared for the next stage of education.
- The proportion of pupils who are “persistently absent” is too high, causing them to miss education and fall behind their peers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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