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Ridgeway Secondary School

Redditch, B96 6BDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2025
Progress 8
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About Ridgeway Secondary School

Ridgeway Secondary School in Redditch is a significantly smaller-than-average secondary, with 338 pupils on roll against a capacity that would typically accommodate more. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, standing at 38.3%, which is well above the national average and suggests a catchment with considerable socio-economic challenges. Despite this, the school is heavily oversubscribed, a clear signal of strong local demand. The parent view survey, based on 30 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows near-unanimous satisfaction: 97% of parents would recommend the school. Responses to individual questions are overwhelmingly positive, with 77% strongly agreeing that their child is happy and feels safe, and 87% strongly agreeing that the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Matt Ball.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEvesham Road, Redditch, Redditch, B96 6BD
HeadteacherMatt Ball
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils338
Free School Meals (FSM)38.3%
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSwimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsLibrarySports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballTennisRugbyRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubYoung EnterpriseArt ClubGardeningBook ClubDramaDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Source: ridgewaysecondary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ridgeway Secondary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.