The Ridge Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Address | Melrose Avenue, The Ridge Junior School, Melrose Avenue, BS37 7AP |
| School Website | www.theridgeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1454867125 |
| URN | 109026 |
School Census
| Total | 240 |
| Girls/Boys | 111/129 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.3%/53.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/04/2013 | Good |
| 18/05/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Broadway Infant School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway, , BS37 7AD
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , BS37 5BG