Ridgeway Secondary School is a secondary school in Redditch, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ridgeway Secondary School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 56% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
| Website: | www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527892867 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matt Ball |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 149437 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 338 |
| Number of Boys: | 173 |
| Number of Girls: | 165 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.10% | 301 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank First School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwood Bank Primary School Church Road , Astwood Bank B96 6EH | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feckenham CofE First School School Lane , Feckenham B96 6QD | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feckenham CofE Primary School School Lane , Feckenham B96 6QD | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , B96 6BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Secondary School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Middle School Evesham Road , Astwood Bank B96 6BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Locket Kindergarten 46 Node Hill , B80 7RG | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.