The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.5
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,453
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Peirson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStone Hill School
Special school · Very close
Anchorage School
Special school · Very close
Rosedale Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Scawsby Saltersgate Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Don Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Scawsby Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Scawthorpe Castle Hills Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ridgewood School a selective school?
No. Ridgewood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ridgewood School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgewood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgewood School?
Ridgewood School currently has 1,453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgewood School take?
Ridgewood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ridgewood School?
Ridgewood School is in Doncaster, DN5 7UB, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgewood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ridgewood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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