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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.2 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,573
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.5, placing it in the top 18% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions. While overall performance is impressive, parents may want to explore further details regarding specific subject strengths and areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.5 | Top 18% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 76% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 116 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.8%
White Other4.2%
Black African2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.52928, -1.79191 · SN4 9DJ
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137160
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ridgewayschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College a good school?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College scores 79.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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