Ryton Junior School vs Thorp Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ryton Junior School
Ryton
Thorp Academy
Ryton
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Community school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
7–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Gateshead
Gateshead
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
133
1442
Capacity
236
1740
Occupancy
56%
83%
FSM %
33.8%
26.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Jun 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
49.8
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
58.5%
KS2 Reading
80%
-
KS2 Maths
83%
-
KS2 Writing
83%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C
Points Per Entry
-
31.3
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C+
AAB+ %
-
23%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
58
Retention
-
87%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
15%
Degree course
-
73%
Any L4+ destination
-
75%
Apprenticeships
-
2%
Cohort size
-
59
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
History (38)
History (36)
Psychology (30)
Business Studies (28)
Law (26)
Mathematics (26)
Sociology (24)
Mathematics (24)