Admission arrangements
Applying for a place
Parents/carers will need to contact Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Admissions team on 01642 526605 or email [email protected].
Once the above has taken place, Admissions will be in touch with the Academy to obtain approval for the transfer to go ahead. Once approval has been granted, the Academy will be in touch with yourselves to arrange a visit to the school and to organise uniform and a start date.
We aim to complete the transfer process within a two-week period.
Key Dates: For Children Starting School in September 2027
| Admission Milestones | Deadline / Event Date |
| Applications Open | 7th September 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 31st October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | 1st March 2027 |
| Deadline to Request an Appeal | 14th April 2027 |
| Appeal Hearings Period | May/June 2027 |
In-year admissions
Stockton Borough Council manages in-year admissions for Thornaby Academy on behalf of the Trust and so parents wishing to make an application should do so by contacting school admissions [email protected]. Where the application is refused, details of how to appeal will be provided in the letter.
Further information
To book a tour of the Academy please contact the administration office on 01642 763244 or [email protected].
Making the transition from primary to secondary education can seem a daunting prospect for many young people. At Thornaby Academy we aim to support students every step of the way. Please read our Transition page for further information.