Progress Schools - Tees Valley
School summary
With just 16 pupils on roll, Progress Schools - Tees Valley is among the smallest independent schools a family could consider in Redcar and Cleveland. That scale is the defining feature here: classes are tiny, and individual attention is built into the model rather than being an aspiration. The school is mixed, takes pupils from age 11, and is led by headteacher Mr Graham Lancaster. It is likely to suit families seeking a close, personalised setting rather than the breadth of a large institution.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. With so few pupils, learning can be closely tailored to the individual. Entry is available at age 11, including via an 11+ route.
Head · Mr Graham Lancaster
School life & ethos
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A genuinely small independent school where the appeal lies in close attention and a personal scale rather than size or facilities.
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Progress Schools - Tees Valley 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.