Ridgeway Secondary School

URN: 139029 • Redditch B96 6BD

Overview

Name
Ridgeway Secondary School
URN
139029
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
30.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
MATT BALL (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Evesham Road, Redditch B96 6BD

Summary

Ridgeway Secondary School, located in Redditch, Worcestershire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 363 students, out of a capacity of 600. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where every individual feels valued and respected. Headteacher Mr. M Ball emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and support, creating an environment conducive to both learning and collaboration.

The school's curriculum is designed to develop the whole person, encapsulated in their Ridgeway 360° ethos. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on providing a broad and varied curriculum that builds deep knowledge and skills across subjects without early tracking into specific pathways. This approach ensures that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for further studies and future employment.

Ridgeway Secondary School also actively engages with the local community and celebrates student achievements, such as recent national recognition in the Pearson National Teaching Awards and individual accolades in sports. The school aims to equip students with the confidence and responsibility needed to thrive in a global society.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
600
Pupils
363
Boys
192
Girls
171
FSM %
19.60
Open date
2012-12-01
Close date
2022-08-31
Last Ofsted
2021-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 363 192 171 600 19.60
2024-09-11 363 192 171 600 19.60
2023-09-11 363 192 171 600 19.60
2022-09-11 363 192 171 600 19.60
2021-09-11 382 212 170 600 18.10
2020-09-11 423 229 194 600 14.70

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