The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 89
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Felicity Blockley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School currently has 89 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School take?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School?
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School is in Wantage, OX12 9UL, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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