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Ridgewood School

Doncaster, DN5 7UBSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
Progress 8
-0.26
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
241 1st-choice / 247 places
Ranking
#2,143
of 3,141 nationally

About Ridgewood School

Ridgewood School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Doncaster that currently educates 1,453 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 1,512. With 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school sits above the national average for disadvantage, reflecting the broader demographic of its local authority. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 392 applications for 247 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those, 241 were first-preference applications, and 236 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while the school is popular locally, a small number of first-choice families missed out. This level of competition places Ridgewood among the more sought-after secondaries in Doncaster, though it is not the most oversubscribed in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarnsley Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 7UB
HeadteacherAndrew Peirson
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils1,453
Free School Meals (FSM)21.0%
School Capacity1,453 / 1,512 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosScience LabsPlaying FieldsTheatreSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RugbyDanceSwimmingMartial ArtsTennisBadminton

Clubs & Activities

CodingDuke of EdinburghGardeningOrchestraChoirModel United Nations

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