River Tyne Academy Gateshead is an alternative provision academy in Gateshead for children and young people aged 8 to 16.
- Ages 8–16
- 98 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 8 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 98 (places for 103)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ashleigh Brough
- Part of
- River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2018
- Free school meals
- 67.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gateshead
- School reference (URN)
- 144352
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 Gateshead 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, June 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Millway Centre, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Gibside School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- Furrowfield School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Bede Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Gateshead: Autism (8) · SEMH (4) · Speech and language (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Severe learning (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about River Tyne Academy Gateshead
How do I get a place at River Tyne Academy Gateshead?
Places at River Tyne Academy Gateshead are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Gateshead council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does River Tyne Academy Gateshead take?
Aged 8 to 16, boys and girls.
What is River Tyne Academy Gateshead’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 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 Tyne Academy Gateshead?
Millway Centre, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PQ, in Gateshead.
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