Ridgeway Secondary School

A inadequate academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ridgeway Secondary School.

Redditch, B966BD Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Evesham Road
Redditch, B966BD
Phone
1527892867
Website
ridgewaysecondary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149437
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD
Website
www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 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
302
Free School Meals
18.2% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.0 (+14.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.43 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
302 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr M Ball; Ridgeway 360° develops the whole person; the school operates an Open Door policy; aims for high standards, a broad and engaging curriculum, and a close-knit community.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Basketball Handball Football Rugby Dodgeball Badminton Cricket Rounders Athletics

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