Ridgeway High School

A good foundation school school in Wirral. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ridgeway High School.

Prenton, CH439EB Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Noctorum Avenue
Noctorum
Prenton, CH439EB
Phone
1516783322
Website
ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105097
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, CH43 9EB
Website
www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
885 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
898
Free School Meals
56.9% (511 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.6% (68 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
36.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.3
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.3
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
9.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
66.1%
Ebacc Languages:
18.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.16
Progress 8 Range:
-0.37 to 0.06

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
150
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
898 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Transforming lives through learning."

Leadership Endurance Aspiration Respect Nurture Health and wellbeing

Head Teacher's Message

Transforming lives through learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens from 7:45am; optional homework club and extra-curricular clubs run until 3:35pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is described in Ridgeway SEND Offer / Information Report; SENCO is Mrs Stanley.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are coordinated centrally by Wirral Local Authority; in-year admissions are dealt with by the school; appeals information is provided by Wirral LA.

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