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Welcome to North Ridge Community School

Welcome To North Ridge Community SchoolI am delighted to welcome you to our school.North Ridge Community School, part of Nexus MAT, is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe learning difficulties; with a small cohort of Post 16 pupils being educated at our offsite provision, The Bridge. We fervently believe the children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.North Ridge is a place where everyone feels welcome, secure and highly valued – and such is promoted through our REACH Values:RESPECT ENJOY ACHIEVE COMMUNITY HAPPY AND SAFEThe education we provide is personalised and inclusive of everyone.Our unique North Ridge Curriculum provides innovative opportunities, inspiring experiences and encourages our children to be learners. This is underpinned by both the Foundation Curriculum and the National Curriculum; including wider opportunities such as Forest School and Duke of Edinburgh.It is our responsibility to work in partnership with parents to ensure our children and young people develop skills for life. We ensure every student has the best opportunities to flourish.I am very proud of North Ridge Community School and feel privileged to be working with wonderful children, young people, their parents and carers and a dedicated team of incredibly committed and hardworking professionals – who work relentlessly hard to attain the best possible outcomes for all our students.Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. I look forward to meeting you soon. Executive Headteacher: Sam M

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

3 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

161 Total

No. of Boys

109 (67.7%)

No. of Girls

52 (32.3%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:0%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:14%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:86%
England:2%

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!


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Admissions Process

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Oct 2025

Parents evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 8, 2025

Parents evening


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 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 26

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 19

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 12

May Bank Holiday

May 4 - May 5

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 21 - Sep 1


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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Teachers look to the community for ways of enriching learning and making it real for the pupils. Enrichment weeks and focus days provide an opportunity for pupils to be immersed in different themes and to learn about the world of work, both through educational visits and guest visitors and speakers.

Music
Catering
Travel Training

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed