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Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.3 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, it faces challenges, as recent GCSE results show no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering community, but should consider the current academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 0.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
Asian Pakistani23.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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53.80350, -2.22042 · BB10 2AT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN135013
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.ridgewood.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgewood Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgewood Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2013.
Is Ridgewood Community High School a good school?
Ridgewood Community High School scores 31.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Ridgewood Community High School in GCSEs?
Ridgewood Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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