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Ridgewood High School

Dudley, DY8 3NQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
113 1st-choice / 141 places
Ranking
#1,384
of 3,141 nationally

About Ridgewood High School

Ridgewood High School in Dudley was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school now holds Good marks across all five inspected categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.06, which means pupils achieve slightly better than the national average once prior attainment is accounted for. That score places Ridgewood 7th out of 17 secondary schools in Dudley, comfortably above the local authority average Progress 8 of -0.08. Nationally, the school sits in the 44th percentile among 3,141 schools, a solid mid-table position. The Attainment 8 score of 45.2 and the basics measure — 63.8 per cent of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths — further underline that this is a school where most students leave with strong core qualifications.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPark Road West, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 3NQ
HeadteacherJames Cannon
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils603
Free School Meals (FSM)26.7%
School Capacity603 / 900 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
LibraryScience LabsDining HallSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsTheatreSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

BadmintonBasketballGymnasticsSwimmingFootballHockey

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubOrchestraFilm ClubDramaBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgewood High School

Ridgewood High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.