The Ridgeway School
URN: 141843 • Farnham GU9 8HB
Overview
- Name
- The Ridgeway School
- URN
- 141843
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Byrne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01252724562
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 14 Frensham Road, Farnham GU9 8HB
Summary
The Ridgeway School, located in Farnham, Surrey, is an academy special converter catering to children aged 2-19 with severe and profound multiple learning difficulties and complex needs. With a current enrolment of 114 pupils, the school is committed to providing a highly personalised and developmentally appropriate curriculum that engages students and maximises their learning opportunities.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that education can transform lives, and it aims to prepare students for independent living and social resilience. The Ridgeway School collaborates closely with families, therapy teams, and various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for each student, focusing on real-world applications of learning.
Additionally, The Ridgeway School has a strong commitment to innovation and research in education, serving as an Initial Teacher Training provider for over a decade. This dedication to professional development contributes to a supportive community that champions the achievements of its students and staff alike. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school's ethos centres on the belief that education can transform lives, and it aims to prepare students for independent living and social resilience. The Ridgeway School collaborates closely with families, therapy teams, and various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for each student, focusing on real-world applications of learning.
Additionally, The Ridgeway School has a strong commitment to innovation and research in education, serving as an Initial Teacher Training provider for over a decade. This dedication to professional development contributes to a supportive community that champions the achievements of its students and staff alike. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Ridgeway Community School (70.2)
- The Abbey School (68.9)
- More House School (68.4)
- The Abbey School (66.6)
- University for the Creative Arts (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 114
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 38.30
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 114 | 73 | 41 | 38.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 67 | 45 | 34.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 109 | 68 | 41 | 35.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 109 | 68 | 41 | 35.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 68 | 43 | 33.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 65 | 43 | 23.90 |
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