Ridgewood Community High School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastern Avenue Burnley Lancashire BB10 2AT |
| Phone | 01282953653 |
| Reference Number | 135013 |
Ridgewood Community High School continues to maintain a good standard of education, characterized by strong relationships between pupils and staff. Students enjoy their time at school and feel safe, supported in their academic pursuits, and prepared for future challenges. The curriculum is ambitious, offering a well-rounded experience that includes practical skills and personal development opportunities, which enhance their overall learning environment. However, there are some subjects in the curriculum that need further development to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.53%
Girls: 29.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 23 | 7 | 30 |
| 9 | 28 | 10 | 38 |
| 10 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
| 11 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 12 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| Pakistani | 23.2% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for future stages
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Focus on personal development with diverse extracurricular activities
- High standards of behaviour and conduct among pupils
- Significant focus on improving reading skills for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design is not fully developed in a small number of subjects, affecting pupil achievement
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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