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Welcome to Ridgeway Academy

I am delighted to welcome you to Ridgeway Academy. We are committed to providing an excellent education equipping your child to achieve their best academically, grow personally, and prepare for a successful future. We work hard at Ridgeway Academy and our expectation is that everyone endeavours to do their best in all that they do.The very highest standards of conduct, respect, effort and personal attainment are our goal for all members of our school. We are a caring and well-disciplined school and our key aim is to ensure that all students realise their potential.We are a happy school, with an energetic and talented staff committed to the achievement of our young people. Everyone has a part to play at Ridgeway Academy and everyone is listened to. Team work is precious, but so too are initiative and originality. We encourage positive attitudes and a 'can-do' culture. We provide a secure, safe environment in which all our young people feel valued, where they can develop the skills, attributes and confidence which will serve them well throughout their life.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

929 Total

No. of Boys

488 (52.5%)

No. of Girls

441 (47.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

9.76%

A*/A grades

12.2%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

79%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:56%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:23%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

31%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:48%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:3%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Sep 2025Oct 2025

Open Morning Tours

Key Dates & Deadlines

Sep 29, 2025

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Sep 30, 2025

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Oct 1, 2025

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Oct 2, 2025

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Oct 3, 2025

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At Ridgeway Academy, students have access to extra-curricular clubs from across many subjects as well as through the House System and other whole school enrichment programmes. The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold Level, and has offered expeditions overseas through Camps International to countries including Cambodia and Costa Rica.

Personal Development
Modern Foreign Languages
PE / Sports clubs and inter-school competitions

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed