Ridgeway Primary School, based in South Shields, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ridgeway Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs T Murphy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108669 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Park Junior School Manet Gardens , NE34 8LU | - not rated | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh Gardens School Oakleigh Gardens , Cleadon SR6 7PT | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.