The Ridge Academy
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Address | Clyde Crescent, GL52 5QH |
| School Website | www.theridgeacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1242512680 |
| URN | 138430 |
School Census
| Total | 63 |
| Girls/Boys | 3/60 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 4.8%/95.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 40 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2024 | Good |
| 02/07/2013 | Good |
| 11/05/2011 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/05/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 93 |
| Maths | 87 |
| 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 | 92 |
| Maths | 95 |
| Reading Progress | -8.9 |
| Writing Progress | -13.3 |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 95 |
| Maths | 86 |
| Reading Progress | -10.5 |
| Writing Progress | -13.3 |
| Maths Progress | -14.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | LOWCOV |
| Writing Progress | -8.1 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 55% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 18% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 27% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 64% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 57.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Oakwood Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cotswold Road, , GL52 5HD
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harp Hill, , GL52 6PZ
Berkhampstead School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pittville Circus Road, , GL52 2QA
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bouncers Lane, , GL52 5JB
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bouncers Lane, , GL52 5JB
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Battledown Approach, , GL52 6QZ