Tees Valley College
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire · TS3 8BT
Tees Valley College is a small, specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision within the Keys Education group, serving 11–19 year-olds in Middlesbrough. The school prioritises pastoral support and personal development alongside core academics, with English, mathematics and vocational subjects forming the curriculum backbone. It operates as a day-only setting with high staff-to-pupil ratios typical of therapeutic education, focusing on students who have experienced barriers to mainstream schooling.
- →Specialist SEMH support integrated into daily practice with dedicated pastoral team
- →Small cohort size (34 pupils) enabling individualised attention and personalised pathways
- →Focus on vocational and practical subjects alongside GCSEs, offering diverse post-16 progression routes
- →Part of Keys Education group, bringing access to wider network and quality assurance
Who thrives here
Students aged 11–19 with identified social, emotional or mental health needs, including those who have struggled in mainstream settings, experienced anxiety, trauma or behavioural challenges, and who benefit from a nurturing, small-group environment with therapeutic input alongside academic qualification.
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Contact & visit
Sotherby Road
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
TS3 8BT
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Tees Valley College?
Tees Valley College 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 Tees Valley College's exam results?
At Tees Valley College, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Tees Valley College a boarding school?
Tees Valley College is a day school in Middlesbrough and does not offer boarding.
What is Tees Valley College's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Tees Valley College “Requires improvement” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional pastoral care and staff attentiveness to individual pupil needs
✓Genuine progress in both academic and personal/emotional development
✓Caring, supportive culture with focus on pupil wellbeing and listening
✓Transformative impact on mental health and confidence for vulnerable pupils
Common concerns
!Very small cohort may limit peer friendships and social breadth
!Limited extracurricular opportunities typical of small specialist provision
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited independent validation of provision quality
!Narrow geographic recruitment may affect community diversity