Ridgewood School

Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressBarnsley Road, DN5 7UB
URN137603

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications326
As first preference218
As second preference64
As third preference43
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers212
second preference offers11
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications324
As first preference234
As second preference63
As third preference27
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers230
second preference offers11
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications305
As first preference228
As second preference52
As third preference25
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers221
second preference offers7
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications313
As first preference222
As second preference60
As third preference30
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers220
second preference offers8
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications326
As first preference212
As second preference52
As third preference62
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers208
second preference offers9
third preference offers22
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications338
As first preference217
As second preference64
As third preference56
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers211
second preference offers9
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications305
As first preference214
As second preference49
As third preference42
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers214
second preference offers2
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications329
As first preference226
As second preference70
As third preference33
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers221
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications362
As first preference260
As second preference73
As third preference29
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers239
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications347
As first preference240
As second preference67
As third preference40
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers223
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications367
As first preference236
As second preference88
As third preference43
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers233
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree48%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree21%
agree48%
disagree18%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree9%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
not applicable62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree37%
agree51%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree23%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
not applicable23%
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 agree33%
agree20%
disagree27%
strongly disagree20%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree42%
agree39%
disagree13%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree12%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree26%
agree44%
disagree19%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree59%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree52%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree21%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes71%
no29%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
chinese ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Stone Hill School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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Rosedale Primary School

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Emley Drive, , DN5 8RL