Ridgeway Primary Academy
URN: 139124 • South Shields NE34 8AB
Overview
- Name
- Ridgeway Primary Academy
- URN
- 139124
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Golden (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01914552865
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Avenue, South Shields NE34 8AB
Summary
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a mixed primary school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 461 pupils and a capacity of 472. As an academy sponsored by the Tyne Coast Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. The ethos of the academy centres around fostering each child's skills and knowledge to help them reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Ridgeway Primary Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community, aiming to be a central part of the vibrant local area. This connection is reflected in the diverse range of activities and support systems available to students and their families.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (48.4%), Ridgeway Primary Academy is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community and providing equitable opportunities for all children. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Ridgeway Primary Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on the importance of community, aiming to be a central part of the vibrant local area. This connection is reflected in the diverse range of activities and support systems available to students and their families.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (48.4%), Ridgeway Primary Academy is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community and providing equitable opportunities for all children. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- GovernorHub (governance)
- LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRUST (other)
- Tyne Coast Academy Trust (other)
- Ridgeway on Facebook (other)
- Learn more (other)
- Ridgeway on YouTube (other)
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 461
- Boys
- 250
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 48.40
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 461 | 250 | 211 | 472 | 48.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 459 | 246 | 213 | 472 | 49.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 450 | 247 | 203 | 472 | 58.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 450 | 247 | 203 | 472 | 58.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 446 | 247 | 199 | 472 | 56.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 424 | 239 | 185 | 472 | 55.90 |
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