Question 1

Is Ridgeway High School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeway High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2024). It combines a structured school day with clear personal development frameworks such as LEARN for Success and the Ridgeway Charter.

Question 2

What are the fees at Ridgeway High School?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeway High School is a state-funded school with no tuition fees.

Question 3

Is Ridgeway High School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The latest admissions demand figures show 298 applications for 178 offers (about 1.67 applications per place).

Question 4

What are Ridgeway High School’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

The Attainment 8 score is 39.2 and Progress 8 is -0.16. In FindMySchool's GCSE outcomes ranking, Ridgeway is ranked 2,591st in England and 4th in Prenton.

Question 5

What is the school day like at Ridgeway High School?

Accepted Answer

Students are expected on site by 8.25am and a free breakfast is served from 7.45am. The school week is 32.5 hours, with a 2.35pm finish on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and a 3.35pm finish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Question 6

What is Ridgeway Reading Routes?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeway Reading Routes is a Key Stage 3 reading-for-pleasure programme for Years 7 to 9 where students rotate through genres each term and choose from a set list of books provided by the school.

Question 7

What enrichment is available at Ridgeway High School?

Accepted Answer

Enrichment is structured around the Ridgeway Charter. The school also offers activities such as cooking and gaming clubs (noted in the 2024 Ofsted report) and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from Year 9 onwards.

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