Ridgewood School

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ridgewood School.

Doncaster, DN57UB Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.2%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

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
13 December 2022
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
Barnsley Road
Scawsby
Doncaster, DN57UB
Phone
1302783939
Website
ridgewoodschool.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137603
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, DN5 7UB
Website
http://www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1512 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,457
Free School Meals
19.9% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
10.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
13.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.5%
Ebacc Languages:
20.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.26
Progress 8 Range:
-0.45 to -0.08
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.2 (+17.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
81 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,457 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(29 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Prepare for the road ahead"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher's Welcome emphasizes Ridgewood's values of respect, responsibility and resilience, high standards and a broad GCSE and A Level curriculum, and a commitment to helping students reach their potential and contribute to the community.

Admissions Criteria

Ridgewood School follows Doncaster Council admissions arrangements; all applications to attend Ridgewood School must be made to Doncaster Council.

Other Secondary with Sixth Form Schools in Doncaster

Compare with nearby schools

View all Secondary with Sixth Form schools in Doncaster