The Ridge Junior School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Melrose Avenue, Bristol, BS37 7AP |
| Website: | www.bridgewayfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454867125 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Jodie Tumelty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150817 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| White British | 88.70% | 212 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 4 |
| African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.