Open Other Primary Mixed

Ridgeway Primary Academy

Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB
Part of: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ridgeway Primary Academy
South Shields, NE34 8AB
461 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.40% FSM %
250 Boys
211 Girls
About Ridgeway Primary Academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in South Shields, South Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 461 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Alex Golden.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward Cleadon Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-02-2013
UKPRN 10039906
URN 139124
Data Last Updated 01-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Dominick Gray Chair of Local Governing Body 24/07/2023 20/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Whitney Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr John Archer Local Governor 19/12/2024 18/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Melissa Baker Local Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michaella Brash Local Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Brough Local Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amy Campbell Local Governor 24/11/2021 23/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Forster Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Alex Golden Local Governor 01/10/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Callum Newton Local Governor 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jack Waite Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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0.8 km • South Shields
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Harton Academy
0.86 km • South Shields
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Harton Primary School
1.05 km • South Shields
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
1.11 km • South Shields
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St Wilfrid's RC College
1.17 km • South Shields
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Park View School
1.32 km • South Shields
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Ridgeway Primary Academy has 461 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
Ridgeway Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ridgeway Primary Academy is Mr Alex Golden.
Ridgeway Primary Academy is at Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Ridgeway Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ridgeway Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alex Golden
Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB
01914552865
www.rpa.tynecoast.academy
Location
NE34 8AB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139124
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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