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Ridgewood School
Goodgraded 13/12/2022Ages 11–191,453 pupils
Ridgewood School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Doncaster. The school has around 1,453 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2022, Ridgewood School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Doncaster can view Ridgewood School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 849.5
England avg 45.1 · was 45.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry24%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.4
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.5
AAB or better17%
Retention89%
Value added-0.28
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake19.3%
Free school meals19.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled115%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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