Ridgewood Community High School
URN: 135013 • Burnley BB10 2AT
Overview
- Name
- Ridgewood Community High School
- URN
- 135013
- 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
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Carden (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01282953653
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eastern Avenue, Burnley BB10 2AT
Summary
Ridgewood Community High School is a community special school located in Burnley, Lancashire, catering to a diverse group of 190 mixed-gender students with special educational needs and disabilities. The school prioritises building strong relationships with parents, students, and the local community to enhance the educational experience and foster a supportive learning environment.
The school is equipped with modern facilities, including specialist rooms for multi-sensory learning, music, drama, art, technology, and ICT. These resources are designed to accommodate the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring that their individual needs are met. The fully accessible spaces both inside and outside the classroom further support the development of students.
Ridgewood Community High School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. The dedicated team of specialist staff works collaboratively with families to promote the well-being and success of every student, reinforcing the school's mission to inspire today and achieve tomorrow.
The school is equipped with modern facilities, including specialist rooms for multi-sensory learning, music, drama, art, technology, and ICT. These resources are designed to accommodate the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring that their individual needs are met. The fully accessible spaces both inside and outside the classroom further support the development of students.
Ridgewood Community High School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. The dedicated team of specialist staff works collaboratively with families to promote the well-being and success of every student, reinforcing the school's mission to inspire today and achieve tomorrow.
Useful links
- Arbor (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holly Grove School (68.0)
- Broadfield Specialist School (67.1)
- The Heights Burnley (58.2)
- Rawdhatul Uloom (56.5)
- Coal Clough Academy (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 134
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 62.50
- Open date
- 2005-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 134 | 56 | 62.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 186 | 131 | 55 | 62.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 163 | 115 | 48 | 54.80 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 163 | 115 | 48 | 54.80 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 168 | 118 | 50 | 56.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 152 | 106 | 46 | 50.00 |
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