Ridgeway Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ridgeway Primary Academy.

South Shields, NE348AB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 November 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Avenue
South Shields, NE348AB
Phone
1914552865
Website
rpa.tynecoast.academy

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139124
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB
Website
www.rpa.tynecoast.academy
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
459
Free School Meals
52.9% (243 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
459 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Proud Unique Ambitious

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ridgeway Primary Academy. The Headteacher, Mr A. Golden, describes Ridgeway as an exciting and thriving primary school at the heart of the community, passionate about learning and helping every child develop their skills and knowledge.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs

Sports

Football

Facilities

Farm School On-site farm and access to Jarrow Hall Farm Library Nursery enclosed outdoor space Nursery outdoor space Outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics taught through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Farm School curriculum at Ridgeway and Jarrow Hall Farm Reading books and a packed full library to supplement reading and other curriculums French taught in Key Stage 2 Subject themes with knowledge organisers for parents

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Clubs are available as wraparound care.

SEND Provision

SENCo Miss S Hayden; SEND Information Report; Accessibility Plan; SEND Brochure; Local Offer links.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy 2025-2026; All applications to join Ridgeway must be made through South Tyneside Council Admissions.

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