Ridgeway Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 461 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
461
Pupils
472
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Ridgeway Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ridgeway Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Ridgeway Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Park Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8AB
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 48.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139124
Other Primary Schools in South Shields
If Ridgeway Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Hadrian Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 2BB
Laygate Community School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4JJ
Mortimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 0RW
Stanhope Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4SZ
Biddick Hall Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9SP
Biddick Hall Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9JD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ridgeway Primary Academy
Is Ridgeway Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ridgeway Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 472 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ridgeway Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ridgeway Primary Academy is managed by South Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ridgeway Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ridgeway Primary Academy? ▾
Ridgeway Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.