School Summary
Ridgewood School
Girls: 718
Total Pupils: 1396
Opened: 01-11-2011
Headteacher: Andrew Peirson
Ridgewood School
Barnsley Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7UB
Telephone: 01302783939
Website: http://www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Awful school, my daughter is bright and well behaved but still she hates this school. The school needs total reform, it has gone backwards since me and my husband attended, it has become an impersonal, soulless, oppressive school and not forward thinking at all. We need to get rid of people in suits ruining education and implementing pointless 'targets' that get in the way of teachers doing their jobs and put's too much stress on them and the kids and get back to teaching and inspiring, education has become too much about getting 'results'. And don't get me started on the shambolic c1,2,3,4 system! One size does not fit all.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Awful school, my daughter is bright and well behaved but still she hates this school. The school needs total reform, it has gone backwards since me and my husband attended, it has become an impersonal, soulless, oppressive school and not forward thinking at all. We need to get rid of people in suits ruining education and implementing pointless 'targets' that get in the way of teachers doing their jobs and put's too much stress on them and the kids and get back to teaching and inspiring, education has become too much about getting 'results'. And don't get me started on the shambolic c1,2,3,4 system! One size does not fit all.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"vics L","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/108166110605411190811\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUNyyn1hvf50LAlwWozUdOLQMrVhbBRR32wmiA6DwRzvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2016-11-24T21:22:03Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Honestly, since the new system has been implemented everything has gone downhill. The new timetable and restrictions for students seem quite frankly unnecessary, and the amount of strange, slightly pretentious changes - such as the new house system, the 'Altus' system and the rebranding of PPMs as 'Creating Futures' and form time as 'Character Curriculum', not to mention the rebranding of the school itself - has disillusioned the pupils entirely. When I first came to the school several years ago, I was met with a welcoming, kind environment, a high standard of teaching and excellent pastoral care. Since the new system has been introduced that has been lost, along with around 30 of the best staff members. I'm sure the 'Senior Leadership Team' are trying their hardest to do what they think best, but I do not think it has worked, and I know many others, (ex) staff, pupils and parents alike, share my views.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Honestly, since the new system has been implemented everything has gone downhill. The new timetable and restrictions for students seem quite frankly unnecessary, and the amount of strange, slightly pretentious changes - such as the new house system, the 'Altus' system and the rebranding of PPMs as 'Creating Futures' and form time as 'Character Curriculum', not to mention the rebranding of the school itself - has disillusioned the pupils entirely. When I first came to the school several years ago, I was met with a welcoming, kind environment, a high standard of teaching and excellent pastoral care. Since the new system has been introduced that has been lost, along with around 30 of the best staff members. I'm sure the 'Senior Leadership Team' are trying their hardest to do what they think best, but I do not think it has worked, and I know many others, (ex) staff, pupils and parents alike, share my views.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"A Google User","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114184810566585348684\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJqAutoBn_oOwms9LdHXA5bDscl_L5F_Gpzjd0Fj2U_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-11-24T20:42:30Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My name is Ahmed Jelidi, an English teacher from Tunisia. I had a tremendous opportunity to participate in directing French oral communication lessons to pupils in Doncaster Ridgewood comprehensive school during the academic year 1999\/1980.Now, Iam at the end of my career but I still remember those fantastic hours I spent among the pupils and staff of that school. I also had memorable time in Green Lane with the P.E teacher.Many thanks to Doncaster and its people.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My name is Ahmed Jelidi, an English teacher from Tunisia. I had a tremendous opportunity to participate in directing French oral communication lessons to pupils in Doncaster Ridgewood comprehensive school during the academic year 1999\/1980.Now, Iam at the end of my career but I still remember those fantastic hours I spent among the pupils and staff of that school. 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Most of the teachers are insane and abuse power.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Lewis Carr","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100350798815718474218\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXv3rS2bS6I2WYu9xfwmCkbKorMSvBvPE_z5prTAr98HQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-05-21T08:42:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"The school has changed much since I was there as I have heard the timetable is confusing and the c1234 system stop lessons alot more then the old system and from what I have heard the much loved old teachers have left and the only ones who are decent are Mr pain and Mrs Clayton all and all this school has drop on my list of schools to send my children it is turning to much into a private school for my liking","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The school has changed much since I was there as I have heard the timetable is confusing and the c1234 system stop lessons alot more then the old system and from what I have heard the much loved old teachers have left and the only ones who are decent are Mr pain and Mrs Clayton all and all this school has drop on my list of schools to send my children it is turning to much into a private school for my liking","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Sean vicarious","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104927304291857147636\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVWyfwo-5zSx-b9r05R1tgZlEAcniu9NRGj3H5fSiBk2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-09-01T20:03:43Z"}]
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Awful school, my daughter is bright and well behaved but still she hates this school. The school needs total reform, it has gone backwards since me and my husband attended, it has become an impersonal, soulless, oppressive school and not forward thinking at all. We need to get rid of people in suits ruining education and implementing pointless 'targets' that get in the way of teachers doing their jobs and put's too much stress on them and the kids and get back to teaching and inspiring, education has become too much about getting 'results'. And don't get me started on the shambolic c1,2,3,4 system! One size does not fit all.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Awful school, my daughter is bright and well behaved but still she hates this school. The school needs total reform, it has gone backwards since me and my husband attended, it has become an impersonal, soulless, oppressive school and not forward thinking at all. We need to get rid of people in suits ruining education and implementing pointless 'targets' that get in the way of teachers doing their jobs and put's too much stress on them and the kids and get back to teaching and inspiring, education has become too much about getting 'results'. And don't get me started on the shambolic c1,2,3,4 system! One size does not fit all.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"vics L","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/108166110605411190811\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUNyyn1hvf50LAlwWozUdOLQMrVhbBRR32wmiA6DwRzvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2016-11-24T21:22:03Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Honestly, since the new system has been implemented everything has gone downhill. The new timetable and restrictions for students seem quite frankly unnecessary, and the amount of strange, slightly pretentious changes - such as the new house system, the 'Altus' system and the rebranding of PPMs as 'Creating Futures' and form time as 'Character Curriculum', not to mention the rebranding of the school itself - has disillusioned the pupils entirely. When I first came to the school several years ago, I was met with a welcoming, kind environment, a high standard of teaching and excellent pastoral care. Since the new system has been introduced that has been lost, along with around 30 of the best staff members. I'm sure the 'Senior Leadership Team' are trying their hardest to do what they think best, but I do not think it has worked, and I know many others, (ex) staff, pupils and parents alike, share my views.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Honestly, since the new system has been implemented everything has gone downhill. The new timetable and restrictions for students seem quite frankly unnecessary, and the amount of strange, slightly pretentious changes - such as the new house system, the 'Altus' system and the rebranding of PPMs as 'Creating Futures' and form time as 'Character Curriculum', not to mention the rebranding of the school itself - has disillusioned the pupils entirely. When I first came to the school several years ago, I was met with a welcoming, kind environment, a high standard of teaching and excellent pastoral care. Since the new system has been introduced that has been lost, along with around 30 of the best staff members. I'm sure the 'Senior Leadership Team' are trying their hardest to do what they think best, but I do not think it has worked, and I know many others, (ex) staff, pupils and parents alike, share my views.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"A Google User","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114184810566585348684\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJqAutoBn_oOwms9LdHXA5bDscl_L5F_Gpzjd0Fj2U_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-11-24T20:42:30Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My name is Ahmed Jelidi, an English teacher from Tunisia. I had a tremendous opportunity to participate in directing French oral communication lessons to pupils in Doncaster Ridgewood comprehensive school during the academic year 1999\/1980.Now, Iam at the end of my career but I still remember those fantastic hours I spent among the pupils and staff of that school. I also had memorable time in Green Lane with the P.E teacher.Many thanks to Doncaster and its people.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My name is Ahmed Jelidi, an English teacher from Tunisia. I had a tremendous opportunity to participate in directing French oral communication lessons to pupils in Doncaster Ridgewood comprehensive school during the academic year 1999\/1980.Now, Iam at the end of my career but I still remember those fantastic hours I spent among the pupils and staff of that school. I also had memorable time in Green Lane with the P.E teacher.Many thanks to Doncaster and its people.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"e.p Esouani","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106261493725216197799\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWhA0vWOAsfrLHUUqS08h6ROSYHXA8va4usmVKG5hIWQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-11-24T15:47:53Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Worse school ever. The c1 c2 c3 c4 rule is disgarceful! Do not send your children there they will hate it and the teachers can't even teach and are dreadful (except for mr payne and mr knight). Most of the teachers are insane and abuse power.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Worse school ever. The c1 c2 c3 c4 rule is disgarceful! Do not send your children there they will hate it and the teachers can't even teach and are dreadful (except for mr payne and mr knight). Most of the teachers are insane and abuse power.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Lewis Carr","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100350798815718474218\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXv3rS2bS6I2WYu9xfwmCkbKorMSvBvPE_z5prTAr98HQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-05-21T08:42:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"The school has changed much since I was there as I have heard the timetable is confusing and the c1234 system stop lessons alot more then the old system and from what I have heard the much loved old teachers have left and the only ones who are decent are Mr pain and Mrs Clayton all and all this school has drop on my list of schools to send my children it is turning to much into a private school for my liking","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The school has changed much since I was there as I have heard the timetable is confusing and the c1234 system stop lessons alot more then the old system and from what I have heard the much loved old teachers have left and the only ones who are decent are Mr pain and Mrs Clayton all and all this school has drop on my list of schools to send my children it is turning to much into a private school for my liking","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Sean vicarious","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/104927304291857147636\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVWyfwo-5zSx-b9r05R1tgZlEAcniu9NRGj3H5fSiBk2w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-09-01T20:03:43Z"}]