The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
URN: 126451 • Swindon SN4 9DJ
Overview
- Name
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
- URN
- 126451
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Colledge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Inverary Road, Swindon SN4 9DJ
Summary
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a mixed secondary school located in Wroughton, Swindon, established in 1967 as Wiltshire's first purpose-built comprehensive school. With a capacity of 1,449 students, the school offers a broad curriculum, including GCSEs, BTECs, and A-levels, aimed at fostering academic achievement and personal development. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and innovative environment where students are encouraged to take risks and develop resilience.
The ethos of The Ridgeway centres on a FAIR community, promoting values of Family, Achievement, Inspiration, and Responsibility. Staff-student relationships are prioritised, ensuring that every student receives the support needed to reach their potential, regardless of their background. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, helping students to cultivate skills essential for the 21st century.
As part of The White Horse Federation, The Ridgeway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school prides itself on being a vibrant community where students are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and contribute positively to their environment.
The ethos of The Ridgeway centres on a FAIR community, promoting values of Family, Achievement, Inspiration, and Responsibility. Staff-student relationships are prioritised, ensuring that every student receives the support needed to reach their potential, regardless of their background. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities, helping students to cultivate skills essential for the 21st century.
As part of The White Horse Federation, The Ridgeway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school prides itself on being a vibrant community where students are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and contribute positively to their environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (65.4)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic College (64.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1449 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1449 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1449 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1449 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1449 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1449 |
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