The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySwindon
AddressInverary Road, SN4 9DJ
URN137160

School Census

Total 1600
Girls/Boys 759/841
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.4%/52.6%
% pupils where English not first language 9.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 210
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
18/04/2023 Good
12/09/2012 Good
Inspection Date 18/04/2023
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 12/09/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72.30%
Entering EBacc 17.40%
EBacc average point score 4.61
Progress 8 0.18
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 57%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 18%
EBacc average point score 4.47
Progress 8 0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.54
Progress 8 0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications628
As first preference314
As second preference220
As third preference93
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers265
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications611
As first preference337
As second preference178
As third preference96
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers259
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications591
As first preference344
As second preference162
As third preference85
Total Offers Made273
first preference offers266
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications693
As first preference327
As second preference173
As third preference126
Total Offers Made262
first preference offers250
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications582
As first preference275
As second preference183
As third preference124
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers262
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications624
As first preference324
As second preference215
As third preference85
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers259
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications606
As first preference297
As second preference221
As third preference88
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers260
second preference offers27
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications529
As first preference281
As second preference170
As third preference78
Total Offers Made292
first preference offers276
second preference offers9
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications479
As first preference224
As second preference176
As third preference79
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers224
second preference offers16
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications402
As first preference205
As second preference138
As third preference59
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers205
second preference offers7
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications384
As first preference195
As second preference130
As third preference59
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers195
second preference offers20
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree38%
disagree16%
strongly disagree11%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree47%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree38%
agree44%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree8%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know10%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree24%
agree41%
disagree24%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree26%
disagree15%
strongly disagree14%
don't know4%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree35%
agree28%
disagree13%
strongly disagree25%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree50%
agree35%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree40%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree48%
disagree16%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree55%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree47%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree42%
disagree13%
strongly disagree10%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin75.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
indian ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.2%
african ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.4%
any other black background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.4%
indian ethnic origin2.3%
african ethnic origin1.8%
any other black background ethnic origin1.7%
pakistani ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Wroughton Junior School

(0.10 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Inverary Road, , SN4 9DL

Wroughton Infant School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Wharf Road, , SN4 9LE