Charles Thorp Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Ryton, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Charles Thorp Comprehensive School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 17 pupils.
| Address: | Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AH |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Gateshead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steve Williamson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108405 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1319 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburn Manor Nursery School Townfield Gardens , Newburn NE15 8PY | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton Community Infant School Main Road , NE40 3AF | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryton Junior School Main Road , NE40 3AF | - not rated | 225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaville Primary School Main Street , Crawcrook NE40 4ND | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook Rosedale Road , Crawcrook NE40 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorp Academy Main Road , NE40 3AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Thorp Comprehensive School Main Road , NE40 3AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley Middle School Hexham Road , Throckley NE15 9DY | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.