Ridgeway Secondary School
URN: 149437 • Redditch B96 6BD
Overview
- Name
- Ridgeway Secondary School
- URN
- 149437
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Ball (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01527892867
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Evesham Road, Redditch B96 6BD
Summary
Ridgeway Secondary School, located in Redditch, Worcestershire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 338 students and a capacity of 600. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where every individual is valued and respected. Headteacher Mr. M Ball emphasizes the importance of mutual support and collaboration among students, staff, and partners, creating a welcoming environment for all.
The school's curriculum, known as Ridgeway 360°, aims to develop well-rounded, confident, and responsible young people. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on providing a broad and varied educational experience without early specialisation, ensuring that students build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills across subjects. This approach is designed to prepare students for further study and their future roles in society.
Ridgeway Secondary School also offers various extracurricular activities and celebrates student achievements, such as recent national recognition in the Pearson National Teaching Awards and individual accomplishments in sports. The school is committed to providing a holistic educational experience that supports both academic and personal growth.
The school's curriculum, known as Ridgeway 360°, aims to develop well-rounded, confident, and responsible young people. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on providing a broad and varied educational experience without early specialisation, ensuring that students build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills across subjects. This approach is designed to prepare students for further study and their future roles in society.
Ridgeway Secondary School also offers various extracurricular activities and celebrates student achievements, such as recent national recognition in the Pearson National Teaching Awards and individual accomplishments in sports. The school is committed to providing a holistic educational experience that supports both academic and personal growth.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- 6th Jun 2025 Ridgeway Welcomes Chris Bloore MP and DfE Representatives We were delighted to welcome Chris Bloore MP and Parminder Garcha from… (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- 28th Apr 2025 Welcome Back to the Summer Term! We were delighted to welcome back our students on Monday 28th April… (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 338
- Boys
- 173
- Girls
- 165
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 338 | 173 | 165 | 600 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 161 | 141 | 600 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 600 |
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