The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Applebee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway Primary Academy take?
Ridgeway Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is in Market Harborough, LE16 7HQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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