Ridgeway Academy

URN: 146305 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AF

Overview

Name
Ridgeway Academy
URN
146305
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Mitcherson (since 2025)
Telephone
01707351350
Website
Visit
Address
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AF

Summary

Ridgeway Academy, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 929 students, set against a capacity of 1,220. The school, part of the Ambition Education Trust, aims to provide a high-quality education that fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and preparation for future success. The ethos of the academy is centred around respect, effort, and personal attainment, encouraging students to strive for their best in a supportive and disciplined environment.

The academy prides itself on creating a secure and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued. Ridgeway Academy promotes teamwork, initiative, and originality, cultivating a positive 'can-do' culture among its pupils. The dedicated staff are committed to helping students realise their potential and develop essential skills and confidence for life beyond school.

Ridgeway Academy has a rich history, evolving from its origins in the 1950s as two separate schools into its current form. The school maintains a strong sense of community, described by students as an inclusive institution with a "big heart," reflecting its commitment to educational excellence for all.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1220
Pupils
929
Boys
488
Girls
441
FSM %
31.70
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 929 488 441 1220 31.70
2024-09-11 947 500 447 1220 31.40
2023-09-11 897 476 421 1220 26.40
2022-09-11 897 476 421 1220 26.40
2021-09-11 844 465 379 1226 26.30
2020-09-11 746 423 323 1226 19.90

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