Nunthorpe Academy
Nunthorpe Academy is an 11-18 Specialist Science, Business and Enterprise Academy in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Houses are endeavour, triumph, valiant, victory and invincible.
| Nunthorpe Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe , , TS7 0LA England | |
| Coordinates | 54.53193°N 1.16305°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Department for Education URN | 138845 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Brian Whitfield |
| Executive Principal | Lee Brown |
| Head of school | Kate Kell |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Enrolment | 1,592 |
| Houses | Endeavour, Invincible, Triumph, Valiant, Victory |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue |
| Website | www |
History
In September 2008 the school opened a sixth form, which is combined with Eston Park and Gilbrook's sixth form building, which was created from the same design.
Nunthorpe School converted to Academy status on 1 October 2012.[1]
Notable pupils
- Aimee Willmott, Olympic swimmer
- Chris Tomlinson, Olympic long jumper and former British long jump record holder[2]
- Jonathan Woodgate, former professional footballer who played for several clubs including Real Madrid, Middlesbrough and Newcastle United[3]
- Kirsten O'Brien, Television presenter and radio host best known for hosting children's TV[4]
- Mattie Pollock, professional footballer who plays for Watford as a defender[5]
- Jordan Hugill, professional footballer who has played for West Ham United and Middlesbrough
Awards
A former headteacher of Nunthorpe School, Sir John Rowling, received a knighthood, in 2003, for services to education.
References
- Clinton, Debbie. "Nunthorpe school becomes Nunthorpe Academy from Monday 1st October 2012!". Nunthorpe Academy. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- Shaw, Dominic (9 July 2016). "Chris Tomlinson: Childhood memories, long jump success & retirement". Teesside Gazette. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- "Which schools did these 20 famous Teessiders go to?". Teesside Gazette.
- "Which schools did these 20 famous Teessiders go to?". Teesside Gazette.
- "Pollock aims to be the best after signing Grimsby deal".
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