The Ridgeway School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 14 Frensham Road Farnham Surrey GU9 8HB |
| Phone | 01252724562 |
| Reference Number | 141843 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 112 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.82%
Girls: 40.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-02-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Ridgeway Community School | ||
| 2013-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-06-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 37 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 62 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 31 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 28 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 62 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 32 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 62 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 20 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 62 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 16 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 62 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 25 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 62 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 19 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 62 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 28 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 62 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 25 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 62 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 32 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 62 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 52 | 10 |
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 | -9.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -8.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -9.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
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| Name | Distance |
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Highfield South Farnham School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH |
0.53 miles |
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South Farnham School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
0.67 miles |
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St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ |
0.71 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Little Green Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8TF |
0.85 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW |
0.88 miles |
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Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Potters Gate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7BB |
1 miles |
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Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
1.3 miles |
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Barfield Prep School
|
1.91 miles |
|
Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BW |
1.96 miles |
|
Folly Hill Infant Academy
Coniston Drive, Folly Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0DB |
2.08 miles |
|
Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
The Street, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AE |
2.1 miles |
|
William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
2.19 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
2.22 miles |
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Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR |
2.35 miles |
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Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
2.4 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham
Frensham Road, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3DS |
2.48 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
2.94 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
2.97 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
3.02 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS |
3.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
0.64 miles |
|
Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
0.9 miles |
|
More House School
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP |
1.6 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
1.87 miles |
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Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
2.1 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
2.41 miles |
|
Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
3.88 miles |
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Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
3.89 miles |
|
Pathways Education
Sundial Stables, Sundial House, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LB |
4.11 miles |
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St Nicholas' School
Redfields House, Fleet, GU52 0RF |
4.21 miles |