How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary Academy have?

Ridgeway Primary Academy has 461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ridgeway Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ridgeway Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ridgeway Primary Academy is part of TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?

Ridgeway Primary Academy is located at Park Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8AB.

Ridgeway Primary Academy

Park Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8AB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

461

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ridgeway Primary Academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 461 pupils on roll. It is part of TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: South Tyneside →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 461 / 472 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

48.2%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

36.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

19.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

22.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

23.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.8 vs 2023/24

£50,821

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,843 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,936

Spend per pupil

£8,266

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Park Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8AB
Phone: 01914552865
Head Teacher: Alex Golden
Website: www.rpa.tynecoast.academy

Academy Trust

TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgeway Primary Academy?: Ridgeway Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary Academy have?: Ridgeway Primary Academy has 461 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ridgeway Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ridgeway Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ridgeway Primary Academy is part of TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?: Ridgeway Primary Academy is located at Park Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 8AB.

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