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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9DJ
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The White Horse Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Devizes School, Melksham Oak Community School and Whitelands Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Attainment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | The Commonweal School | |
| 1.4 | The Deanery CofE Academy | |
| 2.2 | Lawn Manor Academy | |
| 2.2 | UTC Swindon | |
| 2.7 | St Joseph's Catholic College | |
| 3.0 | Lydiard Park Academy | |
| 3.4 | The Dorcan Academy | |
| 3.5 | Swindon Academy | |
| 3.5 | Nova Hreod Academy | |
| 4.5 | Kingsdown School | |
| 4.8 | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy | |
| 5.2 | Bradon Forest School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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