Ridgeway Secondary School, Redditch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ridgeway is a welcoming place where pupils want to be and feel safe. The school balances academic success with mental health and personal wellbeing through its 'Ridgeway 360' programme, helping students become well-rounded individuals. Pupils benefit from a calm, ordered environment where high expectations are consistently met, and they have access to a rich variety of experiences including sports, trips, and work with local employers.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding - pupils manage their own conduct exceptionally well with minimal staff reminders
- Excellent attendance rates, including for pupils with SEND, reflecting pupils' commitment to learning
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND - their needs are identified accurately and well-designed adjustments ensure full curriculum access
- Exceptional personal development programme with every pupil taking on a responsibility role
- Rich careers programme with visits to employers, colleges, apprenticeship providers and universities
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not consistently check that pupils' understanding is secure before moving to new learning, which can leave gaps in knowledge
- Some lessons lack thorough assessment of understanding to identify and address misconceptions and errors
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, residential trips, voluntary work, university taster days, ambassador roles, charity fundraising, mentoring
Ridgeway Secondary School sets high expectations that pupils meet, with exemplary behaviour and attitudes. Since joining a new multi-academy trust in 2022, the school has made phenomenal progress across all areas.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
99 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
432 pupils
600 capacity
168 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Redditch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Redditch
Admissions Demand - Worcestershire
Places available
4,111
Applications
3,871
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
95.1%
Secondary admissions across Worcestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.08323%
Overall absence
13.55932%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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