Ridgeway Admissions

Welcome to prospective parents from Gavin Sterry

I am delighted that you are considering Ridgeway High School for your child’s secondary education. Our vision at Ridgeway High School is a simple one: to transform lives through learning. It is at the heart of all that we do.

I hope that the information collected together on this page – and the website as a whole – will give you a snapshot of what we like to think of as the five-year ‘Ridgeway journey’.

Open events 2026

We have now completed our scheduled open events for entry in September 2027. However, parents and carers of prospective students are welcome to contact us at any time to arrange a visit.

Why we are consistently over-subscribed

• A full range of academic and vocational subjects in years 10 and 11
• 27 taught hours a week
• Year-on-year increasing numbers of top GCSE grades (9–7)
• Fully staffed with specialist teachers and expert support staff
• State-of-the-art facilities

What Ofsted say about us

• “Ridgeway High School is a good school.” Ofsted, January 2024
• “The school has a strong sense of community which helps pupils to feel happy and safe.” Ofsted, January 2024
• “The school has high aspirations for all pupils. It expects pupils to flourish both academically and socially.” Ofsted, January 2024

What parents and carers say

…a wonderful school…

The support I get from the school is second to none…

…fully supported…

…excellent with communications…

….very supportive of the children…

…high standard of teaching…

What a change in my daughter…

What our students say

I like how the teachers help us and explain difficult topics to us to be able to understand them!
Faith, Year 8

The teachers are understanding and helpful. The pastoral team are welcoming!
Phoebe, Year 8

I am really enjoying my maths lessons with my new teacher!
Jayden, Year 9

I am really enjoying the new personal development lessons!
Letitia, Year 9

Learn more about us

Interested to find out more? Curious to learn more about what makes Ridgeway High School a unique place for learning? You are welcome to contact the school to arrange a visit.