SchoolScoresNunthorpe School and Sixth Form
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
143 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Middlesbrough comparisons use the 4 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 67% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 66% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 49% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 73 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 3% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 23% | 28% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 130 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 6% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 45% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Middlesbrough. Higher than 12% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52%said yes | 55% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Middlesbrough figures pool parents at the Middlesbrough schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
254 pupils in this year group.
45% — about the same as the Redcar and Cleveland average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47 | 44.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
287 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Redcar and Cleveland average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 27% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 28% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 50% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
62 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 16% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 46% | 40% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.9 | 30.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 180 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 17% | 39% | 40% |
| Law | 21 | 5% | 10% | 17% |
| Chemistry | 15 | 0% | 7% | 30% |
| English Literature | 12 | 17% | 25% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 12 | 0% | 8% | 14% |
| Psychology | 11 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Biology | 10 | 0% | 30% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 9 | 0% | 22% | 16% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| History | 7 | 0% | 29% | 23% |
| Physics | 7 | 14% | 29% | 31% |
| German | 6 | 0% | 0% | 42% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Government and Politics, Geography, Mathematics (Further), Spanish, Religious Studies, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
75 students in this year group.
91% — 8 points above the Redcar and Cleveland average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
88 students in this year group.
73% — 7 points above the Redcar and Cleveland average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 73% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 80% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redcar and Cleveland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 207 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 155 |
| Of those, offered a place | 155 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 445 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redcar and Cleveland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.6% | 35.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 16.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 19% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.3% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 5% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 76.8 | 77.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 12.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded7 pupils | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Middlesbrough. Higher than 55% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Outwood Academy Ormesby 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Unity City 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Alternative Provision Eston 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Progress Schools - Tees Valley 2.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The King's Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Outwood Academy Normanby 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd 2.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Trinity Catholic College 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Peter's Catholic College 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form?
52% of the 143 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 155 families put Nunthorpe School and Sixth Form as their first choice for 207 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 155 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138845.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.