The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Co Headteacher Joanne Jelves & Laura Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Road, Chasetown, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 4TU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringhill Primary Academy
Primary · 706m away
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Chasetown Community School
Special school · 936m away
Chase Terrace Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chase Terrace Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Highfields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Fulfen Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Watling Street Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy currently has 415 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 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is in Burntwood, WS7 4TU, in the Staffordshire 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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