The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
URN: 137160 • Swindon SN4 9DJ
Overview
- Name
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
- URN
- 137160
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adrian Cush (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01793846100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Inverary Road, Swindon SN4 9DJ
Summary
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a coeducational secondary school located in Wroughton, Swindon, with a current enrolment of 1,573 students and a capacity of 1,450. Established in 1967, it was the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Wiltshire. The school operates as an academy converter and offers a curriculum that includes GCSEs, BTECs, and a range of A-levels in the sixth form, aiming to inspire students and prepare them for future challenges.
The school’s ethos centres on creating a FAIR community, where students, staff, and families are supported to achieve their potential. Ridgeway prioritises strong staff-student relationships, fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to develop resilience and resourcefulness. The school also provides extensive extracurricular and leadership opportunities, promoting personal growth and a passion for lifelong learning.
Ridgeway is part of The White Horse Federation, which is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school prides itself on its inclusive approach, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality education and support.
The school’s ethos centres on creating a FAIR community, where students, staff, and families are supported to achieve their potential. Ridgeway prioritises strong staff-student relationships, fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to develop resilience and resourcefulness. The school also provides extensive extracurricular and leadership opportunities, promoting personal growth and a passion for lifelong learning.
Ridgeway is part of The White Horse Federation, which is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school prides itself on its inclusive approach, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality education and support.
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- FORCE (Friends of Ridgeway: Community and Events) (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- R6 Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic College (64.2)
- Lydiard Park Academy (60.5)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1573
- Boys
- 813
- Girls
- 760
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1573 | 813 | 760 | 1450 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1603 | 843 | 760 | 1450 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1626 | 839 | 787 | 1450 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1626 | 839 | 787 | 1450 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1642 | 851 | 791 | 1450 | 12.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1586 | 819 | 767 | 1450 | 9.40 |
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