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Ridgeway High School

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Ridgeway High School

Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, CH43 9EB

Foundation school
Pupils
903
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.4%
Attainment 8
39.2
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.9%
Basics 9-5
25.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
5.1%
EBacc APS
3.08
EBacc 9-5
1.1%
EBacc 9-4
2.9%
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About Ridgeway High School

Ridgeway High School is a secondary school in Prenton, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. The school has around 903 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Noctorum Avenue, Prenton, CH43 9EB | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ridgeway High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. May 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway High School

What is Ridgeway High School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Ridgeway High School's latest exam results?
Ridgeway High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ridgeway High School located?
Ridgeway High School is a secondary school in Prenton, Wirral (CH43 9EB).
How many pupils attend Ridgeway High School?
Ridgeway High School has around 903 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ridgeway High School with other schools?
View Ridgeway High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.