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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stanborough School (63.0)
- Monk's Walk School (59.4)
- Sir Frederic Osborn School (51.1)
- Monk's Walk School (45.2)
- Stanborough School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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