Ridgeway School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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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: 7 November 2012
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Hill Rise

Kempston

Bedford, MK427EB
Phone: 1234402402
Website: ridgewayschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 109742
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB
Website: http://www.ridgewayschool.org.uk/
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 125 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 104
Free School Meals: 32.5% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.0% (103 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.6%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 40.8%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 3 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 6; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 104 pupils; 2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where every child can achieve."

inclusion innovation collaboration/outreach care and individuality valued

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Joe Creswick welcomes visitors and describes Ridgeway as an innovative and inclusive school where pupils are educated alongside peers in age-based classes; emphasises joint working with the NHS and social care to ensure the best outcomes for learners.

Admissions Criteria

Ridgeway Admissions Policy (Ridgeway Admissions Policy.pdf).

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available