Ridgeway Primary Academy, Burntwood
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Burntwood, part of Primitas Learning Partnership. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Burntwood with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ridgeway Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ridgeway Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Ridgeway Primary Academy as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Ridgeway Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ridgeway Primary Academy are Springhill Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 59% reading, 64% maths); St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles); Chase Terrace Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 69% reading, 78% maths); and Highfields Primary Academy (0.9 miles, 50% reading, 54% maths).
Ridgeway Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Springhill Primary AcademySt Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary SchoolChase Terrace Primary SchoolHighfields Primary Academy
The trust
Ridgeway Primary Academy is one of 8 schools run by Primitas Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ridgeway Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (8.9%) received SEN support and 25 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ridgeway Primary Academy.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadway Street (adjacent), 310 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ridgeway Primary Academy issued 8 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ridgeway Primary Academy are Erasmus Darwin Academy (0.5 miles), Chase Terrace Academy (0.9 miles) and Brownhills Ormiston Academy (1.2 miles).
Erasmus Darwin AcademyChase Terrace AcademyBrownhills Ormiston Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ridgeway Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Ridgeway Primary School (URN 124214), it was rated Good in November 2011.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ridgeway Primary Academy creates a happy, safe environment where children thrive and feel valued. The school excels at teaching reading through high-quality phonics instruction and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Pupils benefit from engaging, hands-on learning experiences and develop important life skills through roles like Pupil Parliament ministers.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching with well-trained staff helping pupils become fluent, enthusiastic readers
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the full curriculum and achieve well
- Clear expectations for behaviour with a harmonious, respectful school environment
- Engaging, practical curriculum with themed days and investigations that immerse pupils in learning
- Effective leadership and management with strong trust support
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to recall what they have learned previously because staff don't always check prior knowledge before moving to new topics
- Early years activities are sometimes not sharply focused on helping children embed or move forward with their learning
- Communication and engagement with some parents needs improvement to secure confidence of all families
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear procedures and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking club, gymnastics, football, youth club, mud kitchen, play pods, book swap, pantomime performances, residential visits to outdoor centres
Ridgeway Primary Academy is a good school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, and provides engaging, practical learning experiences.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ridgeway Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ridgeway Primary Academy.
- Progressive Sports @ RidgewayAt the school · Not yet graded
- S4K Camp - St Joseph's and St Theresa's Primary School860m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Ridgeway Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ridgeway Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ridgeway Primary Academy is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Ridgeway Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
414 pupils
420 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Burntwood
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Burntwood
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
13.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
608
Total Pupils
323
Boys
285
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
29.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,742
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2267k
Total funding
£98k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Ridgeway Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in June 2022. Before that, as Ridgeway Primary School (URN 124214), it was rated Good in November 2011.
What is the catchment area for Ridgeway Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Ridgeway Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Classes at Ridgeway Primary Academy average 29.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy has around 608 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ridgeway Primary Academy?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Ridgeway Primary Academy in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Ridgeway Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ridgeway Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Progressive Sports @ Ridgeway (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is at Grange Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 4TU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)