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Ridgeway High School
- Secondary
- Wirral CH43 9EB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Well-prepared for the next stage of education or training
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to education, rare learning disruptions
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Regular and relevant training provided
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at the school; some subjects still refining curriculum
Opportunities for Involvement: Ridgeway Charter programme, variety of outings
Communication: School communicates effectively about pupils' progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views considered via Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift, appropriate actions taken for serious incidents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Identified areas for curriculum improvement
Managing Bullying and Safety: Swift action on serious behavior incidents
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of clubs like cooking and gaming
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages engagement in all areas of school life
Career Counselling Services: Pupils participate in careers fairs, visit local employers
Preparation for Sixth Form: Aspirational for pupils鈥� futures
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs identified swiftly, fully supported in school
Subjects Offered: Covers English, mathematics, history, modern foreign languages, and art and design
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Ridgeway High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 898 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On September 8, 2017, Archbishop John Sentamu formally launched our new school building. Mr. Taylor was present.
We appreciate your interest in Ridgeway High School and your time spent learning more about us.
In the history of the school, which opened its doors for the first time in 1974, a significant turning point was marked with the opening of our brand-new facility in September 2017.
The new Ridgeway High School, the result of five years of development, provides a beautiful learning environment, and I am very happy to serve as Headteacher at this momentous point in the school's history.
My promise is to give your child with inspirational instruction in state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional pastoral care, and, of course, to uphold a laser-like concentration on accomplishment and excellence.
Inspirational learning is the epitome of the educational experience I want Ridgeway High School to provide for students as we work to develop young people who are self-assured, tenacious learners, and responsible citizens who are prepared for the rigours of contemporary life.
We are once again oversubscribed for the upcoming Year 7, which makes me very happy.
If you are new to us, I am pleased that you wish to learn more about us and may be thinking about sending your child to Ridgeway High School for secondary education.
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We appreciate your interest in Ridgeway High School and your time spent learning more about us.
In the history of the school, which opened its doors for the first time in 1974, a significant turning point was marked with the opening of our brand-new facility in September 2017.
The new Ridgeway High School, the result of five years of development, provides a beautiful learning environment, and I am very happy to serve as Headteacher at this momentous point in the school's history.
My promise is to give your child with inspirational instruction in state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional pastoral care, and, of course, to uphold a laser-like concentration on accomplishment and excellence.
Inspirational learning is the epitome of the educational experience I want Ridgeway High School to provide for students as we work to develop young people who are self-assured, tenacious learners, and responsible citizens who are prepared for the rigours of contemporary life.
We are once again oversubscribed for the upcoming Year 7, which makes me very happy.
If you are new to us, I am pleased that you wish to learn more about us and may be thinking about sending your child to Ridgeway High School for secondary education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.4 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 63% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 47.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.84 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 9 | 47.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 3.21 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 6 | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 6 | 51.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 4 | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 3.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.46% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 23.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.79% | 2.45% |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ridgeway High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
