The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 903
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Head
- Mr Gavin Sterry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 9EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Woodchurch High School Engineering College
Secondary · 558m away
Woodchurch High School
Secondary · 558m away
Co-op Academy Hillside
Primary · 571m away
Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre
Nursery · 711m away
Fender Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Townfield Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Foxfield School
Special school · 835m away
Questions parents ask
Is Ridgeway High School a selective school?
No. Ridgeway High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ridgeway High School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgeway High School?
Ridgeway High School currently has 903 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway High School take?
Ridgeway High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ridgeway High School?
Ridgeway High School is in Prenton, CH43 9EB, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway High School have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.