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Ridgeway Primary Academy
The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.2 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
253
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, though parents may want to consider the limited higher achievement rates when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 23 May 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.48710, -0.91556 · LE16 7HQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138347
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ridgewayprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2012.
Is Ridgeway Primary Academy a good school?
Ridgeway Primary Academy scores 36.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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