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River Tyne Academy Gateshead

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Gateshead · NE9 5PQ

Ages 8–16 · 98 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-06-29

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

98 pupils · 103 places

Pupils on roll
98
Boys / girls
65 / 33
School capacity
103
Capacity fill
98 / 103 (95%)
Free school meals
67.3%
FSM pupils
66
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
River Tees Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Ashleigh Brough

Location

Address
Millway Centre, Sheriff Hill
Postcode
NE9 5PQ
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
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 alternative provision sponsor led, Ages 8–16, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 98 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 67.3%.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE9
18
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93

Nearby schools

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

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    • FSM67.1%
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    • FSM57.4%

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    • KS238%
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    • FSM31.0%
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  • Kells Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • KS267%
    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM2.5%
    • Demand1.32

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ashleigh Brough
Telephone
01914200606
Website
https://gateshead.rtmat.org.uk/app/os#!/home

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