The Ridge Junior School
URN: 109026 • Bristol BS37 7AP
Overview
- Name
- The Ridge Junior School
- URN
- 109026
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jodie Tumelty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Melrose Avenue, Bristol BS37 7AP
Summary
The Ridge Junior School is a community primary school located in Yate, Bristol, with a capacity for 240 pupils and currently serving 239 students. The school promotes a positive and inclusive environment where respect, inclusion, drive, growth, and empowerment are integral to its ethos. The school aims to foster both academic and social development, encouraging children to achieve their best while enjoying their learning experiences.
The curriculum at The Ridge is designed to be broad and engaging, supported by quality teaching and purposeful practice. Daily assemblies play a significant role in school life, focusing on reflection, community values, and celebrating student achievements. The school emphasizes the importance of developing lifelong learners who are motivated and resilient.
The Ridge Junior School values its connection to the local community and actively supports families through various initiatives, including workshops and family support services. The school encourages collaboration among parents, staff, and pupils, believing that together, everyone achieves more.
The curriculum at The Ridge is designed to be broad and engaging, supported by quality teaching and purposeful practice. Daily assemblies play a significant role in school life, focusing on reflection, community values, and celebrating student achievements. The school emphasizes the importance of developing lifelong learners who are motivated and resilient.
The Ridge Junior School values its connection to the local community and actively supports families through various initiatives, including workshops and family support services. The school encourages collaboration among parents, staff, and pupils, believing that together, everyone achieves more.
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Key details
- LA
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 14.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 132 | 107 | 240 | 14.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 239 | 132 | 107 | 240 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 115 | 122 | 240 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 115 | 122 | 240 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 117 | 121 | 240 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 235 | 127 | 108 | 240 | 8.10 |
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