North Ridge Community School

URN: 147829 • Doncaster DN6 7EF

Overview

Name
North Ridge Community School
URN
147829
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sam MacDonald (since 2025) , Interim Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01302720790
Website
Visit
Address
Tenter Balk Lane, Doncaster DN6 7EF

Summary

North Ridge Community School, located in Doncaster, is an academy special converter catering to students aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 161 pupils, the school operates under the Nexus Multi-Academy Trust and emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and secure. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its REACH values: Respect, Enjoy, Achieve, Community, and Happy and Safe.

The curriculum at North Ridge is tailored to meet the individual needs of its students, combining elements of the Foundation Curriculum and the National Curriculum. Innovative programs, such as Forest School and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, are integrated to provide enriching experiences. The school also focuses on developing life skills in partnership with parents, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their futures.

North Ridge promotes fundamental British values, including mutual respect and individual liberty, through various initiatives like the school council and pupil questionnaires. This approach fosters a sense of community and encourages students to express their opinions in a safe and supportive setting.

Key details

LA
Doncaster
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
139
Pupils
161
Boys
109
Girls
52
FSM %
46.50
Open date
2020-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 161 109 52 139 46.50
2024-09-11 149 104 45 139 44.10
2023-09-11 137 95 42 139 44.90
2022-09-11 137 95 42 126 44.90
2021-09-11 124 87 37 126 41.00
2020-09-11 126

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