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Tees Valley College

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, North East · TS3 8BT

Tees Valley College is a notably small independent school in Middlesbrough, with around 42 pupils on roll and entry available from age 11. Mixed and non-denominational, it offers no boarding, so it serves local families seeking a fee-paying day school. The intimate scale means a markedly different environment from larger mainstream schools, with each year group likely numbering only a handful of pupils. It is inspected by the ISI and led by headteacher Mr Pete Ewart.

42

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
42
Location
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, North East
Website
https://education.keys-group.co.uk/school/tees-valley-school/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Pete Ewart

Latest results

Attainment 8

6.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school prepares pupils for GCSEs, with results that sit well below national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 6.2 against a national figure of 46.9, and 0% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents weighing the school should look closely at these figures and how they reflect its very small intake and likely specialist or supportive role. A direct conversation with the school about its approach and the profile of its pupils would be worthwhile.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A tiny independent day school in Middlesbrough whose published results fall well short of national averages - one to investigate in person rather than judge on numbers alone.

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Tees Valley College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Tees Valley College located?

Tees Valley College is located at Sotherby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8BT.

What type of school is Tees Valley College?

Tees Valley College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.

How many pupils attend Tees Valley College?

Tees Valley College has approximately 42 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.