At River Tyne Academy, we welcome students who may have faced exclusion or are on the brink of exclusion from a mainstream school. Their journeys, often marked by challenges, including trust and engagement within the educational systems.
Our curriculum is uniquely crafted, centred on character, community and currency and its designed with one goal in mind: to change lives.
Despite the additional barriers many of our student’s face, they continue to demonstrate resilience, determination, and a strong commitment to their learning. We are extremely proud of their achievements and the progress they make throughout their time with us.
These successes reflect the dedication of our staff, who work tirelessly to provide consistent support, high-quality teaching, and a nurturing environment where every young person can thrive.
Together, these outcomes highlight more than academic progress alone. They represent our wider commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and personal development, ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their best and move forward with confidence.
Headline data for Single and Dual Registered River Academy Gateshead.
| 2023-24(34) | 2024-25 (38) | 2025-26 (22) | ||
| General | 5 GCSEs 9-4 inc English and maths | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 5% 1 |
| 5 GCSEs 9-4 | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 5% 1 | |
| 5 GCSEs 9-1 | 75% 12 | 69% 18 | 82% 18 | |
| 1 GCSE at 9-1 | 91% 29 | 100% 38 | 100% 22 | |
| No qualifications | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | |
| English | English GCSE | 96% 27 | 100% 38 | 100% 22 |
| English grade 4 or better | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 18% 4 | |
| English grade 3 or better | 21% 6 | 16% 6 | 77% 17 | |
| A qualification in English | 96% 27 | 100% 38 | 100% 22 | |
| Maths | Maths GCSE | 81% 21 | 87% 33 | 95% 21 |
| Maths grade 4 or better | 12% 3 | 5% 2 | 18% 4 | |
| Maths grade 3 or better | 19% 5 | 16% 6 | 36% 8 | |
| A qualification in Maths | 85% 28 | 89% 34 | 95% 21 | |
| Combined E&M | GCSE Maths and English (9-1) | 86% 19 | 87% 33 | 95% 21 |
| GCSE Maths and English (9-4) | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 9% 2 | |
| GCSE Maths and English (9-5) | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | 0% 0 | |
| A qualification in Maths & English | 85% 22 | 89% 34 | 95% 21 | |