Ridgeway School

URN: 109742 • Bedford MK42 7EB

Overview

Name
Ridgeway School
URN
109742
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joe Creswick (Executive Head) (since 2025) , Acting Head
Telephone
01234402402
Website
Visit
Address
Hill Rise, Bedford MK42 7EB

Summary

Ridgeway School is a community special school located in Bedford, catering to a mixed-gender population of 122 pupils, with a capacity of 125. The school serves children and young people aged 3 to 19 from Bedford Borough and surrounding areas, focusing on inclusive education where pupils learn alongside their peers, regardless of their impairments. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment that values individuality and aims to secure ambitious outcomes for all learners.

The ethos of Ridgeway School is centered around innovation and inclusion, with a commitment to being a Centre of Excellence in special education. The school collaborates with various agencies, including the NHS and social care, to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for its students. Ridgeway School also prioritizes the professional development of its staff, ensuring a highly skilled workforce dedicated to the needs of its pupils.

Parents can find detailed information about the school’s policies, performance data, and support services on the school’s website. Ridgeway School aims to be a supportive community where both students and families feel valued and engaged.

Key details

LA
Bedford
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
125
Pupils
122
Boys
79
Girls
43
FSM %
35.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 122 79 43 125 35.60
2024-09-11 104 61 43 95 31.80
2023-09-11 90 51 39 95 36.10
2022-09-11 90 51 39 95 36.10
2021-09-11 80 41 39 85 35.90
2020-09-11 76 41 35 85 30.00

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