Ridgewood High School

URN: 141712 • Stourbridge DY8 3NQ

Overview

Name
Ridgewood High School
URN
141712
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachael Cope (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01384818445
Website
Visit
Address
Park Road West, Stourbridge DY8 3NQ

Summary

Ridgewood High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stourbridge, Dudley, with a current enrolment of 603 students and a capacity of 900. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full academic potential. The ethos of "Achieving Excellence Together" reflects the school's commitment to individual growth and academic success, supported by a dedicated team of teachers and a range of extracurricular activities.

The school has been recognised by Ofsted as 'Good' in all categories, highlighting its continuous improvement in student outcomes. Ridgewood High School places a strong emphasis on personal development, with opportunities for student leadership and community involvement, encapsulated in their initiative #TheRidgewoodLegacy. This approach aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for meaningful contributions to society.

Ridgewood High School is also committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school’s SENCo, Miss Durose, leads efforts to ensure that all pupils receive the necessary support to overcome barriers to learning, fostering an environment where every child can thrive.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
603
Boys
274
Girls
329
FSM %
26.70
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 603 274 329 900 26.70
2024-09-11 576 264 312 900 21.90
2023-09-11 658 311 347 900 22.30
2022-09-11 658 311 347 900 22.30
2021-09-11 719 339 380 900 19.20
2020-09-11 785 380 405 900 15.00

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