The Ridge Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
The Ridge Junior School currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. Around 14.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14%.
| Address: | Melrose Avenue, Bristol, BS37 7AP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Jodie Tumelty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109026 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 132 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14% | 8.2% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Junior School Melrose Avenue , Yate BS37 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Junior School Melrose Avenue , Yate BS37 7AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Infant School Broadway , Yate BS37 7AD | - not rated | 76 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Infant School Broadway , Yate BS37 7AD | 3out of 4 | 76 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate Church Road , Yate BS37 5BG | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edmund Community School Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4DX | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridings Federation Yate International Academy Sunridge Park , BS37 4DX | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glevum School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.