Ridgeway Primary Academy

About Ridgeway Primary Academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy in Lichfield is a state-funded mixed primary school that is currently operating very close to full capacity, with 415 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420. The school’s intake reflects a moderate level of socio-economic diversity: 17.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools but not dramatically so. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 98 total applications for just 60 places, with 64 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.63. That means for every place available, more than one and a half families wanted it, and all 60 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not impossibly hard to get into if you live nearby. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age 0, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

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