River Tees Secondary Academy is an alternative provision academy in Middlesbrough for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 150 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 150 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Miss Sarah Birch (Headteacher)
- Part of
- River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2016
- Free school meals
- 57.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Middlesbrough
- School reference (URN)
- 142487
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Middlesbrough council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, February 2025
Inspected in February 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Sulby Avenue, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about River Tees Secondary Academy
How do I get a place at River Tees Secondary Academy?
Places at River Tees Secondary Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Middlesbrough council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does River Tees Secondary Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is River Tees Secondary Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is River Tees Secondary Academy?
Sulby Avenue, Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RD, in Middlesbrough.
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