Progress Schools - Tees Valley
· TS6 9RQ
Progress Schools Tees Valley is an alternative education provider serving students aged 11–16 who have struggled to engage with mainstream education or been removed from it. The school operates with a bespoke, small-cohort model (16 pupils) emphasising personalised support and reintegration into mainstream provision or positive post-16 destinations. Teaching follows a primary model with cross-curricular delivery, supported by a centralised curriculum designed by subject specialists. The school is part of Progress Group, a nationally-based network of 13 independent alternative provision schools across England.
- →Personalised, bespoke approach tailored to individual pupil challenges and aspirations
- →Small class sizes and primary-model teaching allowing intensive support and relationship-building
- →Explicit focus on reintegration to mainstream education or progression to positive post-16 destinations
- →Access to nationally recognised qualifications and GCSE terminal exams in line with mainstream peers
Who thrives here
Pupils aged 11–16 who have experienced disengagement from or exclusion from mainstream secondary education, benefit from small cohorts and individualised pastoral support, and need structured pathways back into education or towards employment and training.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
114 Fabian Road, Eston, Middlesbrough
TS6 9RQ
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
Progress Schools - Tees Valley admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Progress Schools - Tees Valley's exam results?
At Progress Schools - Tees Valley, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Progress Schools - Tees Valley a boarding school?
Progress Schools - Tees Valley is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Progress Schools - Tees Valley's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Progress Schools - Tees Valley “Inadequate” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Highly personalised, responsive approach to individual pupil needs and barriers
✓Small cohort size and primary-model teaching enabling strong staff-pupil relationships
✓Explicit, structured focus on positive post-16 destinations and progression outcomes
Common concerns
!Very small pupil roll (16) may limit peer diversity and broader social experiences
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no external validation of quality or progress metrics available
!Alternative-education model is not suited to pupils seeking mainstream academic challenge or traditional secondary environment