Ridgeway Primary School

About Ridgeway Primary School

Ridgeway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Ridgeway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Iain Wilson, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4708th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.

Ridgeway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ridgeway Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Ridgeway Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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