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Ridgeway Primary Academy
Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
461
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education, particularly as it ranks in the top 80% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of pupils are achieving the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but prospective parents may want to consider the school's performance in higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.96907, -1.41443 · NE34 8AB
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN139124
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rpa.tynecoast.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2016.
Is Ridgeway Primary Academy a good school?
Ridgeway Primary Academy scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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