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Ridgeway Primary Academy

Goodgraded 23/09/2021Ages 3–11461 pupilsDoes not apply
South Shields, NE34 8AB
South Tyneside

Ridgeway Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in South Shields, within the South Tyneside local authority. The school has around 461 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/09/2021, Ridgeway Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in South Shields can view Ridgeway Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in South Shields (NE34 8AB), Ridgeway Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence27.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals48.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-30%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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