North Ridge Community School

A not judged academy special converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for North Ridge Community School.

Doncaster, DN67EF Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Tenter Balk Lane
Adwick-le-Street
Doncaster, DN67EF

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147829
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster, DN6 7EF
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
139 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
149
Free School Meals
44.9% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (149 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
149 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Enjoy Achieve Community Happy and Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to North Ridge Community School. The Headteacher Jade Soler Alcaraz describes the school as part of Nexus MAT, emphasises an inclusive, personalised curriculum and partnership with parents to help children thrive, and highlights the school’s values and future-focused approach.

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke North Ridge Curriculum (underpinned by the Foundation Curriculum and the National Curriculum) Forest School Duke of Edinburgh Award

Admissions Criteria

Normally age 3 to 19; Have an Educational Health and Care Plan or Statement naming the school placement; Significant learning difficulties across at least two areas of development; Development such that parents are not confident that a mainstream school can respond effectively to meet needs; Requires high level of support to structure their learning and/or development of social skills; Admissions will be co-ordinated by the SEN Manager; Parents will have been consulted; They have the right to appeal to the SEN & Disability Tribunal; Further information about admissions can be obtained from Doncaster Council’s Special Needs Department (contact details provided on the admissions page).

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