Ridgeway Primary Academy
URN: 149128 • Burntwood WS7 4TU
Overview
- Name
- Ridgeway Primary Academy
- URN
- 149128
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Jelves & Laura Gray (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01543227170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Road, Burntwood WS7 4TU
Summary
Ridgeway Primary Academy, located in Burntwood, Staffordshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 415 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on creating a happy, secure, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Central to its ethos is the belief that every child is an individual, and the academy promotes values such as cooperation, honesty, and respect through its Pupil Charter.
The curriculum at Ridgeway is designed to inspire a love of learning, encouraging pupils to exceed their expectations and engage in a variety of enrichment activities. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent attendance and behaviour, fostering a culture of ambition and enjoyment in education. Additionally, Ridgeway collaborates closely with local early years settings and other schools to share best practices and enhance educational outcomes.
Ridgeway Primary Academy also prioritises strong relationships with families and the community, promoting family learning and active engagement with stakeholders. The school offers a Breakfast Club starting at 7:30 am, ensuring a supportive start to the day for all pupils.
The curriculum at Ridgeway is designed to inspire a love of learning, encouraging pupils to exceed their expectations and engage in a variety of enrichment activities. The school emphasizes the importance of excellent attendance and behaviour, fostering a culture of ambition and enjoyment in education. Additionally, Ridgeway collaborates closely with local early years settings and other schools to share best practices and enhance educational outcomes.
Ridgeway Primary Academy also prioritises strong relationships with families and the community, promoting family learning and active engagement with stakeholders. The school offers a Breakfast Club starting at 7:30 am, ensuring a supportive start to the day for all pupils.
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- Letters & Other important information (calendar)
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- Our Vision & Aims (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Hours (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fulfen Primary School (76.3)
- Ridgeway Primary School (65.0)
- Holly Grove Primary School (64.4)
- Highfields Primary School (63.0)
- St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 0 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 415
- Boys
- 218
- Girls
- 197
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- 2022-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 415 | 218 | 197 | 420 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 413 | 205 | 208 | 420 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 |
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