Ridgeway High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Noctorum Avenue Noctorum Prenton Merseyside CH43 9EB |
| Phone | 01516783322 |
| Reference Number | 105097 |
Ridgeway High School has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school fosters a strong sense of community, prioritizing the happiness and safety of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious and, while it prepares pupils well for future pathways, there are some inconsistencies in its design that have affected external examination results. The school encourages high aspirations and provides various extra-curricular opportunities, helping pupils to thrive both academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 903 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.04%
Girls: 44.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 86 | 197 |
| 8 | 104 | 93 | 197 |
| 9 | 98 | 63 | 161 |
| 10 | 93 | 80 | 173 |
| 11 | 91 | 84 | 175 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among pupils
- High aspirations for all pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum in most subjects
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Prioritization of reading and development of a love for reading
- Positive behaviour and attitude from pupils
- Strong dedication from governors and leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum design in a few subjects
- Some teachers do not effectively use assessment information to address misconceptions
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 83 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Fender Primary School
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Townfield Primary School
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0.44 miles |
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