St. John Fisher Catholic High School is an over-subscribed, Catholic comprehensive school located in the Hookstone area of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. With around 1450 students on role, the school is also part of the largest school based sixth form in the country in association with St. Aidan's Church of England High School.
The Thorp School, a Church of England Foundation, was built in 1861. In 1890 there were 200 pupils and 7 teachers.
Formally known as the Ryton Comprehensive School, In 2013, the school announced plans to convert to an academy. The sponsor, Northern Education Trust, was confirmed in 2014. The conversion occurred in September 2014 with the school being renamed Thorp Academy.