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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Goodgraded 18/04/2023Ages 11–181,573 pupilsNone
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Swindon. The school has around 1,573 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/04/2023, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.4 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swindon can view The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 18/04/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher22.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 853.5
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry76%
EBacc average point score5.08
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.3
Value added-0.07Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Swindon
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