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Ridgeway High School
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
903
Capacity
885
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or above is lower at 25%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider the limited EBacc entry rate of 5% when evaluating the curriculum options available.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
White Other1.6%
Other1.4%
Black African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.38029, -3.07319 · CH43 9EB
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105097
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway High School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Ridgeway High School a good school?
Ridgeway High School scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ridgeway High School in GCSEs?
Ridgeway High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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