River Tees Academy Grangetown

About River Tees Academy Grangetown

River Tees Academy Grangetown is a free school special in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 52 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 24.6 (2025/26). 74.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redcar and Cleveland →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 5–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

52 / 100 (52%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS3 7EA

Phone

01642203873

Head Teacher

Leanne Chilton

Website

https://grangetown.rtmat.org.uk/app/os#!/home

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is River Tees Academy Grangetown?

River Tees Academy Grangetown is a free school special in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 5–19.

How many pupils does River Tees Academy Grangetown have?

River Tees Academy Grangetown has 52 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does River Tees Academy Grangetown perform at GCSE?

Pupils at River Tees Academy Grangetown achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 24.6 in 2025/26.

Is River Tees Academy Grangetown part of an academy trust?

Yes — River Tees Academy Grangetown is part of RIVER TEES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is River Tees Academy Grangetown?

River Tees Academy Grangetown is located at 170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, TS3 7EA.