Ridgeway School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Address | Hill Rise, MK42 7EB |
| School Website | www.ridgewayschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1234402402 |
| URN | 109742 |
School Census
| Total | 95 |
| Girls/Boys | 39/56 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.1%/58.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 33 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/11/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2012 | Good |
| 09/03/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/03/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 19 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 15 March 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 07 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 March 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -7.3 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -7.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Kempston Rural Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Martell Drive, , MK42 7FJ
Balliol Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Balliol Road, , MK42 7ER