The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Cannon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2015 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ridge Primary School
Primary · Very close
St James's CofE Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Gig Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Glasshouse College
Special school · 1.7km away
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
16 plus · 1.8km away
Amblecote Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ridgewood High School a selective school?
No. Ridgewood High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ridgewood High School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgewood High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgewood High School take?
Ridgewood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School is in Stourbridge, DY8 3NQ, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgewood High School have a sixth form?
No, Ridgewood High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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