The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Head
- Mr Joe Creswick (Executive Head) (Acting Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKempston Academy
Secondary · Very close
Hastingsbury Business & Enterprise College
Secondary · Very close
Balliol Primary School
Primary · 581m away
Kempston Rural Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Greys Education Centre
Academy · 1.1km away
Robert Bruce Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
Rivertree Free School
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ridgeway School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgeway School?
Ridgeway School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway School take?
Ridgeway School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Ridgeway School?
Ridgeway School is in Bedford, MK42 7EB, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ridgeway School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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