The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.5
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 302 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,573
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Adrian Cush (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWroughton Junior School
Primary · 301m away
Wroughton Infant School
Primary · 737m away
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingfisher CE Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
The Croft Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Commonweal School
Secondary · 2.2km away
The Deanery CE Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
The Deanery CofE Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College currently has 1,573 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College take?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is in Swindon, SN4 9DJ, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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