The Ridgeway Primary School

URN: 109789 • Reading RG2 8JD

Overview

Name
The Ridgeway Primary School
URN
109789
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Norah Edgar (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01189375530
Website
Visit
Address
Hillbrow, Reading RG2 8JD

Summary

The Ridgeway Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Reading, accommodating 405 pupils with a capacity of 536. The school promotes a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to develop a love of learning and demonstrate core values such as kindness, respect, honesty, perseverance, and cooperation. The ethos of the school is centred around equity and inclusion, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds.

The curriculum at The Ridgeway includes a strong emphasis on personal and academic growth, supported by trained staff in areas such as Forest School and emotional literacy. The school employs therapeutic thinking in its behaviour policy, fostering a calm and harmonious atmosphere conducive to learning. Additionally, the school offers a Nursery class for children from their third birthday, further enhancing early education opportunities.

Community engagement is a key aspect of The Ridgeway, with opportunities for parents to participate in their children's education. The school encourages open communication and provides various support services, including a Family Worker to assist families in need. For prospective parents, open mornings are scheduled for September 2026, allowing them to explore the school and its offerings.

Key details

LA
Reading
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
536
Pupils
405
Boys
195
Girls
210
FSM %
41.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 405 195 210 536 41.30
2024-09-11 410 193 217 536 36.50
2023-09-11 453 217 236 536 32.30
2022-09-11 453 217 236 600 32.30
2021-09-11 452 222 230 600 30.80
2020-09-11 443 230 213 600 28.50

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