Ridgeway was last inspected in February 2026.

"Pupils enjoy coming to school, so they attend regularly. They value the well-established positive ethos at the school. Pupils know that learning is important. In lessons, during play time and while moving around the school, they behave well and feel safe. When interacting with each other and with adults at school, they are polite and show manners. Bullying is rare. When it happens, leaders deal with it swiftly and effectively."

The report also highlighted:

• Pupils play well together on the playground. Children in the early years learn how to share and take turns. Pupils are well-equipped to build positive friendships.
• Children in Reception Year learn a well-designed and well-taught curriculum. They start Year 1 ready for the challenges of the key stage 1 curriculum.
• Children make a smooth transition and settle well into Reception Year. Leaders and staff forge effective partnerships with parents and carers. They quickly learn children’s needs. Staff use what they know about children to plan learning activities that suit children’s needs.
• The school has a well-considered programme for pupils’ personal development. Starting in the early years, children learn about right and wrong and how to treat those around them with respect.
• Pupils are well-equipped with the values needed to live harmoniously with people of different beliefs and backgrounds. They learn the importance of respecting others’ differences.
• Leaders ensure that pupils learn about how to stay healthy in mind and body. Pupils understand the features of both positive and unhealthy relationships. Pupils also know how to stay safe at home, in the community and when online. They know what to do when concerns arise.
• Staff morale is very high. They are encouraged by the school’s improvements since the start of the school year.

The school was inspected under the new Ofsted framework and received a scorecard-style report. To see a copy of the full report, please click here 

• Parents are invited to meet with Mrs Applebee on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am, to understand more about the report and its recommendations for the school.

Ofsted Parent View gives parents and carers the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school. If you would like to provide feedback on Ridgeway, please visit Welcome to Ofsted Parent View | Ofsted Parent View to do so.  

Key Stage 2 Results

Below shows the revised results data for pupils who completed key stage 2 in the summer of 2025. These figures were published in December 2025.

School performance data should be considered alongside a range of other information about the school, which could include looking at school websites, reading Ofsted reports, and speaking to the school directly. Conclusions should not be drawn on a single piece of data alone.

Pupils included in this performance data will have experienced some disruption due to Covid-19 earlier in their schooling, which will have affected individual pupils and schools differently.

If you would like to view the above figures in more depth, please visit the Department for Education by clicking on this link  -School Performance Tables or see the Results & Progress Tab to the right.