Kite Ridge School, based in High Wycombe, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kite Ridge School currently has around 8 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.5% boys and 37.5% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75%). other white pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by indian at 12.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3NE |
| Website: | http://www.kiteridge.bucks.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01494448497 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Sneesby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138102 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 10 |
| Number of Pupils: | 8 |
| Number of Boys: | 5 |
| Number of Girls: | 3 |
| White British | 75.00% | 6 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 12.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelburne Infant School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County First School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 873 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Verney Avenue School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 4 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinio House School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Crescent School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.