The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 16–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Fay Strong (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksShort inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus), Cedar Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Independent · Very close
Vane Road Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Woodham Community Technology College
Secondary · 963m away
Woodham Academy
Secondary · 963m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Primary · 1.0km away
Sugar Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society's Ofsted rating?
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society take?
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society caters for pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society?
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society is in Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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