Ridgewood High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Park Road West Wollaston Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 3NQ |
| Phone | 01384818445 |
| Reference Number | 141712 |
Ridgewood High School has shown significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a current rating of Good. Leaders are committed to providing a caring and inclusive environment, which is positively impacting students' happiness and safety. The curriculum has been refined, and there is a strong focus on raising aspirations through a well-structured careers programme. While the school demonstrates solid leadership and management, some inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and teacher assessments remain a concern that needs to be addressed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 603 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.44%
Girls: 54.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 69 | 68 | 137 |
| 8 | 52 | 61 | 113 |
| 9 | 50 | 65 | 115 |
| 10 | 55 | 81 | 136 |
| 11 | 48 | 54 | 102 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Ridgewood High School | |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and inclusive school environment
- Strong support systems for pupils
- Effective refinement of the curriculum
- Broad curriculum offering with a wide choice of options
- Ambitious leadership with high expectations for pupils
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Strong careers programme linked to local providers
- Effective engagement with parents of pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification and addressing of pupils' misconceptions
- Some subjects lack precise checks on pupils' understanding
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of behaviour management strategies
- Leaders' checks on curriculum developments are not systematic enough
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.3% |
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 | 113 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 3 |
Previous Years
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0.13 miles |
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0.62 miles |
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1.03 miles |
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Greenfield Primary School
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1.06 miles |
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1.18 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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1.47 miles |
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