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In 2019, Thorp
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in 2009. It was eventually decided that the school should remain open. The school's rating declined during this time from "good, with outstanding features" to receiving a Notice to
Improve in 2011 which was removed in March 2012 when the school was judged Satisfactory. The school was judged to have
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The Thorp School, a Church of
England Foundation, was built in 1861. In 1890 there were 200 pupils and 7 teachers. The school name was changed to Ryton Comprehensive School (date unknown). In 2005 there were 1270 pupils with over 200 in the sixth form, and 84 teachers.
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Charles Thorp Comprehensive School in September 2011. The uniform changed from a maroon blazer, blue shirt, blue striped tie and grey trousers to a blue shirt, grey jumper and black trousers.
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This building is on the southern part of the academy site and houses the main school hall, the main reception, senior management suite, library, learning support and pastoral support as well as the following departments:-
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In 2013, the school announced plans to convert to an academy. The sponsor, Northern
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pupils is excellent. Pupils engage in mature conversation with their peers and staff. A positive working atmosphere exists in and around school."
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