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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
122
Capacity
125
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in a 90% parent satisfaction rate. However, there are currently no published statistics for KS2 expected or higher standards in reading, writing, and maths, indicating potential areas for improvement. Overall, it ranks better than 52% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a decent local standing.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
76%
School keeps me informed
72%
School has high expectations
66%
Good range of extra-curricular
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
White Other10.7%
Mixed Other7.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Black African4.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Location
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52.10908, -0.51034 · MK42 7EB
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109742
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.ridgewayschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2012.
Is Ridgeway School a good school?
Ridgeway School scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ridgeway School?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ridgeway School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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