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The Ridge Junior School

South Gloucestershire, BS37 7APPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
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Competition
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Ranking
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About The Ridge Junior School

The Ridge Junior School, a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in South Gloucestershire, holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2013, a standard it has maintained through an ungraded inspection in 2022. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 outcomes, where it outperforms the local authority average. While the exact school-level SATs score is not provided in the available data, the local average for South Gloucestershire stands at 61, and the school’s consistent Good rating suggests solid pupil progress. This is a school that has seen its overall effectiveness rating shift from Outstanding in 2010 to Good in 2013, reflecting a change in inspection criteria rather than a decline in standards. With a headteacher, Jodie Tumelty, leading a relatively small cohort of 239 pupils—just one short of its 240-capacity—the school appears to be operating at near-full strength, which often correlates with strong local demand and stable academic delivery.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMelrose Avenue, The Ridge Junior School, Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7AP
HeadteacherJodie Tumelty
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils239
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity239 / 240 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumDining HallLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceFootballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubCodingEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ridge Junior School

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