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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · South Shields · NE34 8AB

Ages 3–11 · 452 pupils · South Tyneside

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

50%

Overall absence

8.3%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)50%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
101.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.0%
Unauthorised3.5%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
355

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

55

Places offered

56

1st-preference offers

54

Total preferences (any rank)
101
Preferred offers (top 3)
56
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

452 pupils · 472 places

Pupils on roll
452
Boys / girls
244 / 208
School capacity
472
Capacity fill
452 / 472 (96%)
Free school meals
48.2%
FSM pupils
199
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Tyne Coast Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Alex Golden

Location

Address
Park Avenue
Postcode
NE34 8AB
Town
South Shields
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside
District
South Tyneside
Constituency
South Shields
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in South Shields, South Tyneside, 452 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 48.2%.

Open schools in South Shields
29
Primary schools in South Shields
21
Academies among open schools in South Shields
41% (12)
Open schools in NE34
21
Primary in NE34
14
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in South ShieldsNear NE34

  • Harton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE34 6PF · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM37.9%
    • Demand0.99

    0.7 miles away

  • Mortimer Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE34 0RW · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM13.6%
    • Demand1.01

    0.9 miles away

  • Ashley Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    South Shields · NE34 0QA · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM41.1%
    • Demand0.96

    0.9 miles away

  • Cleadon Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sunderland · SR6 7RP · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM1.7%
    • Demand1.14

    1.1 miles away

  • Forest View Primary

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    South Shields · NE34 8RZ · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM52.0%
    • Demand0.95

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alex Golden
Telephone
01914552865
Website
www.rpa.tynecoast.academy

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