The Ridgeway School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
110
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/02/2020)
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97%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
25.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
6.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
39.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
4.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support
14 Frensham Road
Farnham
GU9 8HB
01252724562

School Description

Ambition, determination and joy permeate The Ridgeway School. All who are part of it are in no doubt that pupils are valued for who they are and for who they can become. Pupils are happy here. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many wrote about staff who ‘never give up’ and describe the school as ‘fantastic’. One parent commented, ‘Our children are celebrated at every level.’ Another wrote, ‘I don’t think a parent could ask for much more.’ Staff work closely with families to make sure that they know pupils well. Staff put pupils’ welfare and well-being at the heart of all they do and work hard to keep them safe. While all agree that bullying does not really happen at the school, staff deal very well with any unkind behaviour. Pupils enjoy the vast range of activities they do at school and are keen to attend. They behave extremely well and are, rightly, proud of their many successes. Staff do all they can to help pupils to communicate their views and ideas. They aim to do all they can to enable pupils to live happy and successful lives.

The Ridgeway School Parent Reviews



97% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 22% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 24% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 78% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 3% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 19% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>78, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>19} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 35% Strongly Agree 43% Agree 11% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>35, "strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 86% Agree 8% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>86, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 36 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 24% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 30% Disagree 16% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 19% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>19} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 35% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020
Yes 97% No 3% {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} Figures based on 37 responses up to 02-03-2020

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