Ridgeway Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
South Shields, NE34 8AB
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 17% in England
34 of 38 in South Tyneside
Pupils
452
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 52% | 50% | 51% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 0% | 2% | |
| Reading | 67% | 56% | 64% | |
| Writing | 62% | 73% | 69% | |
| Maths | 65% | 60% | 66% |
Nearby primary schools
- Harton Primary School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Ashley Academy · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Mortimer Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Cleadon Church of England Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 11% in England
Best primary schools in South Shields · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Ridgeway Primary Academy is in Cleadon Park (typical home £180,000, crime average).
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Ridgeway Primary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ridgeway Primary Academy is in the bottom 17% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.