Located in Plymouth, Ridgeway School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ridgeway School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Moorland Road, Plymouth, PL7 2RS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Didymus |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113535 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1258 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior School The Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway School Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School Mudge Way Community Church , PL7 2PS | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.