River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 8–16 · Gateshead
River Tyne Academy Gateshead is an alternative provision school in Gateshead for ages 8–16 (academy alternative provision sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 29 June 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Millway Centre, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PQ
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 8–16
- Council
- Gateshead
- Pupils on roll
- 98 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 29 June 2022
Strengths
- “River Tyne Academy Gateshead offers pupils a fresh start.”
- “The staff take time to welcome pupils and assess their academic, social and emotional needs.”
- “All pupils are provided with carefully tailored programmes to help them adjust to a new school environment, and some have an extended period of transition.”
To improve
- “However, some teachers do not explain or present information clearly enough for pupils who find it difficult to concentrate and stay focused.”
- “In addition, some teachers do not address gaps in pupils’ knowledge sufficiently well.”
- “Some pupils who are new to the school are still adapting to its approach and expectations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 7 October 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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