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The Ridge Junior School
Melrose Avenue, Yate, The Ridge Junior School, Melrose Avenue, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 7AP, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
239
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 2% of students reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, with parent satisfaction likely influenced by its positive academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2013Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
White Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.54244, -2.40621 · BS37 7AP
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN150817
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ridge Junior School rated by Ofsted?
The Ridge Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2013.
Is The Ridge Junior School a good school?
The Ridge Junior School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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