River Tees Hospital School is an alternative provision academy in Middlesbrough for children and young people aged 5 to 18.
- Ages 5–18
- 9 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 9 (places for 59)
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Burns (Headteacher)
- Part of
- River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2016
- Free school meals
- 33.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Middlesbrough
- School reference (URN)
- 142502
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
Rated Good, May 2013; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about River Tees Hospital School
How do I get a place at River Tees Hospital School?
Places at River Tees Hospital School 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 Hospital School take?
Aged 5 to 18, boys and girls.
What is River Tees Hospital School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is River Tees Hospital School?
170a Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA, in Middlesbrough.
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