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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
114
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and an impressive LocaleIQ score of 99.5, this school stands out for its exceptional quality of education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, limited published data on academic progress makes it challenging to assess specific performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
White Other5.3%
Black African3.5%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Location
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51.20184, -0.79369 · GU9 8HB
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN141843
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.ridgeway.surrey.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ridgeway School rated by Ofsted?
The Ridgeway School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2013.
Is The Ridgeway School a good school?
The Ridgeway School scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 The Ridgeway School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ridgeway School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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