The short version
Community special school.
- 63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- FSM
- 62.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Ian Carden
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir John Thursby Community College
Secondary · Very close
Basnett Street Nursery School
Nursery · 377m away
Burnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · 618m away
Heasandford Primary School
Primary · 661m away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Rawdhatul Uloom
Independent · 1.2km away
Compass Community School Lancashire
Independent · 1.2km away
Silver Birch School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ridgewood Community High School?
Ridgewood Community High School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgewood Community High School take?
Ridgewood Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Ridgewood Community High School?
Ridgewood Community High School is in Burnley, BB10 2AT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgewood Community High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ridgewood Community High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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