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River Tees Academy Grangetown

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


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
52
Capacity
100
Ages
519
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance shows significant challenges, as there are currently no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these weaknesses, the supportive environment may appeal to families prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere for their children.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 June 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.17.1No UK data
English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%.0%No UK data
English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%.0%No UK data
Parent View (12 responses)
4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School responds to concerns
75%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
33% disagree
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
White Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Location
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54.55209, -1.19942 · TS3 7EA

School details
Local authorityRedcar and Cleveland
RegionNorth East
URN149101
School typeFree schools special

Frequently asked questions
What is River Tees Academy Grangetown rated by Ofsted?

River Tees Academy Grangetown was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.

Is River Tees Academy Grangetown a good school?

River Tees Academy Grangetown scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about River Tees Academy Grangetown?

Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, River Tees Academy Grangetown receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.

How do pupils perform at River Tees Academy Grangetown in GCSEs?

River Tees Academy Grangetown achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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