Nunthorpe
| Nunthorpe | |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,620 |
| OS grid reference | NZ532151 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Postcode district | TS7 |
| Dialling code | 01642 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| UK Parliament | |
Nunthorpe is a small outer suburb of the town of Middlesbrough and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. Nunthorpe is served by Nunthorpe and Gypsy Lane railway stations, both of which are on the Esk Valley Line. The railway line here forms the border between the boroughs of Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. Nunthorpe civil parish is south of the railway line, in Middlesbrough, whilst the area north of the railway line forms part of the Ormesby ward of Redcar and Cleveland.
The main road through Nunthorpe is Guisborough road.
Schools
Nunthorpe is served by four primary schools; Chandlers Ridge, The Avenue, Nunthorpe and St Bernadette's Catholic School.
Situated next to Nunthorpe Primary School is Nunthorpe School, a secondary comprehensive school currently serving the educational needs of 11 to 16 year olds. With effect from September 2006 the school was recognised as a Specialist School in Science and Business Enterprise (claimed by the school to be unique in England). The school plans to open a sixth form catering for 16 to 19 year old students in 2008. The school is seen as the best performing secondary school in the Redcar and Cleveland area, according to official statistics.
Other facilities
Nunthorpe has a football club complete with squash and tennis courts, also until recently there was a cricket club. The Cleveland Hills can be seen as the backdrop to this local amenity, with Roseberry Topping clearly visible.
The only pub in Nunthorpe is the Brunton Arms on Stainton Way where you get a friendly welcome,a nice pint of Sam Smiths bitter and a general knowledge quiz every Tuesday.
Nunthorpe's famous sons include Middlesbrough and England centre-back Jonathan Woodgate , Durham England fast bowler Liam Plunkett comes from nearby Marton, British long jump record holder Chris Tomlinson. Kirsten O'Brien, television and radio presenter.Lewis the gadge from telly(Joseph thingy ) also comes from the area as does Ron Pipe
In October 2006, plans were drawn up for a road safety scheme on Guisborough road.
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