The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Norah Edgar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeighton Park School
Independent · 395m away
Blagdon Nursery School
Nursery · 550m away
Whiteknights Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Crosfields School
Independent · 657m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ridgeway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Ridgeway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ridgeway Primary School?
The Ridgeway Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ridgeway Primary School take?
The Ridgeway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Ridgeway Primary School?
The Ridgeway Primary School is in Reading, RG2 8JD, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ridgeway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Ridgeway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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