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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
31%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Sep 29, 2025
Open Morning
Sep 30, 2025
Open Morning
Oct 1, 2025
Open Morning
Oct 2, 2025
Open Morning
Oct 3, 2025
Open Morning
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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