Ridgeway High School
URN: 105097 • Prenton CH43 9EB
Overview
- Name
- Ridgeway High School
- URN
- 105097
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Sterry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01516783322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Noctorum Avenue, Prenton CH43 9EB
Summary
Ridgeway High School, located in Prenton, Wirral, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 903 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 885. The school is known for its strong academic performance and was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2024, highlighting a supportive environment where students feel happy and safe. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic and social flourishing, aiming to equip students for life beyond school.
The curriculum at Ridgeway is described as rich and ambitious, designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school is committed to character education and offers various enrichment opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Support services are in place for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they require to succeed.
Ridgeway High School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement through events and communication. The school’s ethos of "transforming lives through learning" underscores its dedication to preparing students for future challenges and lifelong learning.
The curriculum at Ridgeway is described as rich and ambitious, designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school is committed to character education and offers various enrichment opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Support services are in place for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they require to succeed.
Ridgeway High School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages parental involvement through events and communication. The school’s ethos of "transforming lives through learning" underscores its dedication to preparing students for future challenges and lifelong learning.
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- The Governors (governance)
- Governor Committees (governance)
- Link Governors (governance)
- Register of Interests (governance)
- Reporting an Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Event October Half-Term Holiday 27October2025 (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Anselm's College (60.4)
- Park High School (45.2)
- St Anselm's College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 885
- Pupils
- 903
- Boys
- 497
- Girls
- 406
- FSM %
- 56.40
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 903 | 497 | 406 | 885 | 56.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 898 | 498 | 400 | 885 | 54.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 877 | 501 | 376 | 885 | 48.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 877 | 501 | 376 | 885 | 48.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 826 | 478 | 348 | 885 | 46.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 773 | 468 | 305 | 885 | 39.20 |
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