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Ridgewood School
Goodgraded 13/12/2022Ages 11–191,453 pupilsDoes not apply
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/12/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.5
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry24%
EBacc average point score4.28
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.4
Value added-0.28Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
Retention89%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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