The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 48.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Golden
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEpinay Business and Enterprise School
Special school · 798m away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 861m away
Harton Academy
Secondary · 861m away
Harton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's RC College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Park View School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway Primary Academy take?
Ridgeway Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is in South Shields, NE34 8AB, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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