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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Ridgewood Open Events (calendar)
- Attitude to Learning (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (70.2)
- Redhill School and Specialist Language College (70.2)
- Haybridge High School and Sixth Form (69.7)
- Old Swinford Hospital (67.9)
- Redhill School (63.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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