The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 66 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Ball
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Secondary School?
Ridgeway Secondary School currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway Secondary School take?
Ridgeway Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ridgeway Secondary School?
Ridgeway Secondary School is in Redditch, B96 6BD, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway Secondary School have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway Secondary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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