Ridgeway Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School is a community school in Croydon for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 626 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ridgeway Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024. In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southcote Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 0EQ |
| Phone | 02086578063 |
| Reference Number | 130915 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 626 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.08%
Girls: 51.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 52 | 89 |
| 2 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| 3 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
| 4 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 5 | 38 | 45 | 83 |
| 6 | 33 | 43 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.6% |
| Indian | 12.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
Ridgeway Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating from the previous inspection in November 2018. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop their creativity and collaboration skills. Staff are dedicated to helping students understand the importance of responsibility, and the curriculum is designed to build knowledge systematically from Nursery to Year 6. Leaders focus on ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND, receive the support necessary to succeed academically and socially.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupils' emotional well-being and inclusivity.
- Effective reading programme that helps pupils become fluent readers.
- Pupils display positive behaviour and respect for one another.
- Leaders provide extensive support for students with SEND.
- Well-planned curriculum that promotes creativity and collaboration.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in identifying key knowledge and learning sequences.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 44 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
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Olympus
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The Quest Academy
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Croydon College
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What is Ridgeway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ridgeway Primary School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Ridgeway Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Primary School was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary School have?
Ridgeway Primary School has 626 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ridgeway Primary School cover?
Ridgeway Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Ridgeway Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Ridgeway Primary School?
Ridgeway Primary School is at Southcote Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0EQ.