School Summary
Ridgeway Academy
Girls: 421
Total Pupils: 897
Opened: 01-09-2018
Ofsted: Requires improvement
: Sarah Mitcherson
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 2AF
Telephone: 01707351350
Website: https://ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/
: Sarah Mitcherson
Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane
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AL7 2AF
Telephone: 01707351350
Website: https://ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/
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