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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in KS2 where 58% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
White Other4.3%
Asian Indian4.3%
Asian Other3.8%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.58165, -1.83769 · SN5 4GT
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN142321
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ridgewayfarmcea.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy a good school?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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