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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
- Secondary
- Wroughton SN4 9DJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject experts.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present information clearly and check understanding routinely.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective feedback supports students' subject expertise.
Communication: Regular updates and clear reporting process for safeguarding.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are valued and used for decision-making.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are handled efficiently; clear routines and expectations are set.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have a clear vision and drive continuous improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly addressed; strong culture of safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear routines ensure pupil safety. Some pupils need higher self-control when unsupervised.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including sports, arts, and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements well.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme supporting university applications.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well prepared and take on additional qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students achieve well with targeted support.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including English Baccalaureate subjects.
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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 1603 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 98% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 27.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 19.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 8.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.06% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 41.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 15.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 8.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.6% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 42.35% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 16.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 12.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.62 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 47.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 17.53% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 7.93% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 21.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 1 | 35.94% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 15.53% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 1 | 5.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 7 | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 43.22% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 22.44% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.56% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 24.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.06% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 18.94% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 13 | 6.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 4 | 10.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 23.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.38% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 22.42% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 14.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 7.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 8.17% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 67.13% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 58.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 23.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.63 | 25.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.22 | 22.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.10% | 5.94% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 248 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 49.57% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 26.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.82 | 30.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.17 | 28.7 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 9.31% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 80 | 347 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 49.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 26.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 14.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.35 | 23.2 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.39 3 | 22.62 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 4.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 367 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 45.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 28.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.79 2 | 25.66 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.64 3 | 21.48 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 6.86% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 64.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.17% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 23.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.33 | 22.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.47 | 23.91 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 6.71% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 62.75% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 25.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1