Nunthorpe Academy

About Nunthorpe Academy

Nunthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,410 pupils on roll. It is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 (2025/26). 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redcar and Cleveland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,410 / 1,675 (84%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS7 0LA

Phone

01642310561

Head of School

Peter Wood

Website

www.nunthorpe.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nunthorpe Academy?

Nunthorpe Academy is an academy converter in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Nunthorpe Academy have?

Nunthorpe Academy has 1,410 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nunthorpe Academy's Ofsted rating?

Nunthorpe Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does Nunthorpe Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Nunthorpe Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 in 2025/26.

Is Nunthorpe Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nunthorpe Academy is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Nunthorpe Academy?

Nunthorpe Academy is located at Guisborough Road, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS7 0LA.