The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Shelley & Miss Suzanne Kelly (Co-Headteachers) (Co-Headteachers)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southcote Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPurley Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Gresham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cumnor House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Rutherford School
Independent · 1.7km away
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary · 1.7km away
Croydon High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ridgeway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Primary School?
Ridgeway Primary School currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway Primary School take?
Ridgeway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ridgeway Primary School?
Ridgeway Primary School is in South Croydon, CR2 0EQ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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