Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is a sixth form special school in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 189 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.8%, 33% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.
All student scores on y.school are calculated from anonymous ratings using a transparent, deterministic methodology. Scores are freshness-weighted (18-month half-life) and include confidence tiers based on sample size, diversity, and consistency. For full details, see the y.school methodology.
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is 7.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy has 189 pupils on roll.
33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
21/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
10/mo
48% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.4
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy has not updated their profile
Schools can manage facilities via the y.school portal
No one's rated teachers here yet. Be the first.
Other schools in the Saltburn-by-the-Sea area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
96%
Child is Happy
88%
Child Feels Safe
88%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.