Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society, Newton Aycliffe
Special
Special post 16 institution
Mixed
Ages 16–25
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mrs Fay Strong
LA:County Durham
Phone:01325328088
Website:www.ne-as.org.uk
Address:Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus), Cedar Drive, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN
Area:Schools in DL5
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:20 June 2006
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years ago-
Overall
Inspected 30 June 2022View full report
URN:132030
UKPRN:10009777
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Ofsted Insights
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Young People's centre (S-bound)
327m · 5 min walkWelbury Grove (W-bound)
430m · 7 min walkMellanby Crescent (E-bound)
513m · 8 min walkVane Road - School (E-bound)
662m · 11 min walkVane Road-Mellanby Crescent (S-bound)
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Newton Aycliffe
Low pressure
New homes approved:817
Projected new pupils:147
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newton Aycliffe
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Low demand0.89x oversubscription
Places available
5,856
Applications
5,186
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
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