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Ridgewood High School
Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3NQ, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
603
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 49% nationally. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 68%, while 42% reach grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
White Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.45792, -2.17380 · DY8 3NQ
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN141712
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgewood High School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgewood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Ridgewood High School a good school?
Ridgewood High School scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 High School in GCSEs?
Ridgewood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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