Ridgewood School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Address | Barnsley Road, DN5 7UB |
| School Website | www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1302783939 |
| URN | 137603 |
School Census
| Total | 1393 |
| Girls/Boys | 723/670 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.9%/48.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 218 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2022 | Good |
| 12/03/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2019 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 December 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 12 March 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 21 October 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 December 2014 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 27 November 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 September 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 18 January 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 252 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 226 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 362 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 240 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Stone Hill School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Barnsley Road, , DN5 7UB
Rosedale Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Emley Drive, , DN5 8RL