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Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy

Academy special converter · Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2UW

Ages 3–19 · 197 pupils · Redcar and Cleveland

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

8.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-05-17

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.5%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
6.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.4%
Enrolments in measure
139

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill116%

197 pupils · 170 places

Pupils on roll
197
Boys / girls
144 / 53
School capacity
170
Capacity fill
197 / 170 (116%)
Free school meals
45.6%
FSM pupils
77
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: KILTON THORPE SPECIALIST ACADEMY
Academy trust
KILTON THORPE SPECIALIST ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Gunn

Location

Address
Marshall Drive, Brotton
Postcode
TS12 2UW
Town
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
District
Redcar and Cleveland
Constituency
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 3–19, in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, 197 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 45.6%.

Open schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
15
Academies among open schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
80% (12)
Open schools in TS12
10
Open schools in Redcar and Cleveland LA
65

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Saltburn-by-the-SeaNear TS12

  • Freebrough Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Saltburn-By-the-Sea · TS12 2SJ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.3
    • P80.3
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence12.4%

    0.1 miles away

  • Badger Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2XR · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM21.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Skelton Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 2LR · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM31.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • Huntcliff School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Saltburn By the Sea · TS12 1HJ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence9.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Saltburn Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea · TS12 1HJ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM24.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • Whitecliffe Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Saltburn-By-The-Sea · TS13 4AD · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM53.5%

    1.8 miles away

  • Old Farm School

    Other independent school

    Brotton · TS12 2TZ · Redcar and Cleveland

    Ages 5–19

    • Att88.8
    • EM5+0%

    1.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Gunn
Telephone
01287677265
Website
http://www.kts-academy.org.uk

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