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The Ridge Academy
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- Cheltenham GL52 5QH
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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About Us
The Ridge Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 61 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal at The Ridge Academy, an AET institution, is to empower our students to live extraordinary lives.
Every student at The Ridge Academy should be motivated to lead a Remarkable Life.
We, the AET academy, have made the unusually daring decision.
At The Ridge Academy, we strive to give our students "eureka moments" by introducing them to a world of chances and possibilities.
We constantly work to push the envelope.
The Ridge Academy pledges to have a big heart.
The curriculum is created to assist kids in developing into self-assured, independent learners in a world that is changing quickly.
We want kids to like learning and look forward to going to school.
We want to challenge, engage, and motivate them.
We want them to have confidence in their capacity for growth and learning as well as in their many accomplishments.
We put a lot of focus on pushing each student to strive for and achieve success in all areas of the curriculum.
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Every student at The Ridge Academy should be motivated to lead a Remarkable Life.
We, the AET academy, have made the unusually daring decision.
At The Ridge Academy, we strive to give our students "eureka moments" by introducing them to a world of chances and possibilities.
We constantly work to push the envelope.
The Ridge Academy pledges to have a big heart.
The curriculum is created to assist kids in developing into self-assured, independent learners in a world that is changing quickly.
We want kids to like learning and look forward to going to school.
We want to challenge, engage, and motivate them.
We want them to have confidence in their capacity for growth and learning as well as in their many accomplishments.
We put a lot of focus on pushing each student to strive for and achieve success in all areas of the curriculum.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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D-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.1 | 4.9 | - |
| Proficient Math | 95 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 92 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 95 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 92 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.86% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 86 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.2 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Ridge Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1