Thorntree Academy
The Greenway, Middlesbrough, TS3 9NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thorntree Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 13th of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 April 2024, report published 9 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 April 2024
Pupils at Thorntree are happy and safe. They embody the school values of 'learn, thrive, and celebrate'. Pupils appreciate the work that leaders do to promote high aspirations for later life through the school's 'Future You' programme. Pupils of all ages show respect to adults and each other. The positive relationships they establish with staff ensure that classrooms have a positive and purposeful atmosphere. There are high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Staff give pupils the tools and support they need to meet these high expectations. Pupils talk about their learning with enthusiasm and interest. Pupils' positive attitudes towards one another ensure a calm and orderly environment in and around the school. Poor behaviour is infrequent. If it does occur, well-trained staff deal with it appropriately. Pupils demonstrate a resilient approach to school, with one pupil commenting, 'Birds don't just fly, they sometimes fall down and get back up.' Parents have positive attitudes towards the school. They appreciate the way the leaders engage with them. One parent summed up the thoughts of many others by saying, 'This school is a school that cares passionately about its kids. It challenges our kids to behave, to speak properly, to care and to learn new things.'
What the school should improve
- The proportion of Year 1 pupils who achieve national standards in the phonics screening check is well below the national figure. This means that too many pupils are not well prepared for the next stage of education. The school must take action to ensure the proportion of pupils achieving national standards in phonics increases.
- The proportion of pupils who are persistently absent from school is too high. This means that these pupils miss a great deal of their education, struggle to catch up with their learning and fall behind their peers. The school should take further action to ensure these pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
252 pupils on roll, with places for 389
Schools near Thorntree Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Caldicotes | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Pennyman Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Brambles Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXTOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Watson
- Phone
- 01642242309
- Address
- The Greenway, Middlesbrough, TS3 9NH
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- URN
- 147765
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.