Ridgewood School
URN: 137603 • Doncaster DN5 7UB
Overview
- Name
- Ridgewood School
- URN
- 137603
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Peirson (since 2023) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Andrew Bridge, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01302783939
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnsley Road, Doncaster DN5 7UB
Summary
Ridgewood School is a mixed secondary academy located in Doncaster, operating under the Leger Education Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,453 students and a capacity of 1,512, the school aims to provide a challenging yet accessible curriculum that fosters a love of learning. The school’s motto, "Prepare for the road ahead," reflects its commitment to equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for future challenges.
The school places a strong emphasis on its core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, which underpin all aspects of school life. Ridgewood School strives for high academic standards while also prioritising the personal development of its students, ensuring they become responsible members of society. A wide range of GCSE and A Level courses are offered to cater to diverse interests and abilities.
Ridgewood School values the role of parents and the local community in its educational mission, encouraging open communication and feedback to continually enhance the school experience. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
The school places a strong emphasis on its core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, which underpin all aspects of school life. Ridgewood School strives for high academic standards while also prioritising the personal development of its students, ensuring they become responsible members of society. A wide range of GCSE and A Level courses are offered to cater to diverse interests and abilities.
Ridgewood School values the role of parents and the local community in its educational mission, encouraging open communication and feedback to continually enhance the school experience. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hungerhill School (69.4)
- South Axholme Academy (68.5)
- The Hayfield School (67.3)
- Hall Cross Academy (65.8)
- The McAuley Catholic High School (58.2)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1512
- Pupils
- 1453
- Boys
- 674
- Girls
- 779
- FSM %
- 21.00
- Open date
- 2011-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1453 | 674 | 779 | 1512 | 21.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1457 | 692 | 765 | 1512 | 19.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1396 | 678 | 718 | 1512 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1396 | 678 | 718 | 1512 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1384 | 669 | 715 | 1512 | 12.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1347 | 650 | 697 | 1512 | 9.70 |
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