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Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally, and 81% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Parent View (99 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child is happy
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.25307, -1.93897 · B96 6BD
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN149437
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ridgeway Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Ridgeway Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Ridgeway Secondary School a good school?
Ridgeway Secondary School scores 84.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Secondary School?
Based on 99 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ridgeway Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ridgeway Secondary School in GCSEs?
Ridgeway Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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