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OpenPrimaryURN 139124

Ridgeway Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · South Shields · NE34 8AB

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

452

Local authority

South Tyneside

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139124

Location

Address
Park Avenue
Postcode
NE34 8AB
Town
South Shields
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01914552865
Website
www.rpa.tynecoast.academy

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