Ridgewood High School
Stourbridge, DY8 3NQ · Dudley · secondary school
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11th of 18 secondary schools in Dudley we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.5/10 against 856 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.8 · 29 | 30% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.0 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ridgewood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Minecraft, Lego, Debating, Masterchef, Jewellery Making, and Chess clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Basketball, Athletics, Pickleball, and Rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 641 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ridgewood High School
Overview
Ridgewood High School is described as a "caring, inclusive school" where leaders have introduced changes to the curriculum and behaviour that are having a "positive impact." Pupils feel happy and safe, supported by "warm and respectful relationships" with staff and strong support systems.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been "refined significantly," with most subjects having a "clearly designed curriculum" that builds on prior knowledge.
- Leaders have introduced a "more rigorous and analytical approach" to behaviour, resulting in fewer suspensions and improved attendance.
- Pupils benefit from a "broad curriculum" and a careers programme that "raises pupils’ aspirations" and highlights further education benefits.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as peers, with leaders "accurately identify[ing] the needs" and engaging effectively with parents.
- Governance is "committed to the school," providing "effective support and challenge," while staff report pride in the school and well-managed workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects "clearly identify the key knowledge" and its sequence, as some lack precision, leaving misconceptions unaddressed.
- Teachers need to check pupil understanding "consistently" to ensure new learning builds securely on prior knowledge.
- Assurance systems must be strengthened to ensure curriculum and behaviour developments are "implemented as intended," addressing current inconsistencies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding," timely staff training, and tenacious work with local agencies to address risks.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.0 |
| 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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