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Ridgewood Community High School

Goodgraded 16/11/2023Ages 11–19190 pupilsDoes not apply
Burnley, BB10 2AT
Lancashire

Ridgewood Community High School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Burnley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2023, Ridgewood Community High School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Burnley can view Ridgewood Community High School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Burnley (BB10 2AT), Ridgewood Community High School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance86.3%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence37.3%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher9.3England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals60.4%England avg 26.3%
English not first language24.0%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 80
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0

DfE, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Burnley
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Sir John Thursby Community CollegeGood · 0.1 miBasnett Street Nursery School0.2 miSt James' Lanehead Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miHeasandford Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.6 miCasterton Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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