Ridgewood High School, Stourbridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
22
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
641 pupils
900 capacity
259 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourbridge
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,770
Applications
3,731
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.37599%
Overall absence
23.126%
Persistent absence
627
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ridgewood High School
The Ridge Primary School
St James's CofE Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Ashwood Park Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
Brook Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Belle Vue Primary School
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