Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch, B96 6BD · Worcestershire · secondary school
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5th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 738 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.8 · 64 | 46% | 2.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.43 · 81 | 38% | 3.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.9 · 39 | 15% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ridgeway Secondary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Reading, and STEM clubs, participate in Summer PE clubs, and attend theatre performances. Trips include ski trips, residentials for outdoor activities, foreign exchange visits, sports tours, and museum visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 points? How are the various trip opportunities funded and organised?
What Ofsted said about Ridgeway Secondary School
Overview
Ridgeway Secondary School is a place where pupils want to be, characterised by "exemplary attendance" and "exceptional" attitudes to learning. The report highlights "phenomenal progress" since joining its multi-academy trust, with staff delivering an "ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum" that supports high achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary attendance" and understand that "It’s not cool to miss school."
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils managing their own conduct effectively so staff reminders are "rare."
- The personal development programme is "exceptional," fostering resilience and mutual respect through roles like ambassadors and mentors.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with "well-designed adjustments" ensuring they "thrive."
- Staff are supported with regard to well-being and workload, and governors hold the school to account "well."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure a "consistent approach to establishing if pupils have learned the intended curriculum content" to address gaps in knowledge.
- In some lessons, pupils move on before their knowledge is secure, meaning "misconceptions and errors are not identified or addressed."
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 43.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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