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Ridgeway High School

Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, CH43 9EB

Foundation school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2337.446.4
2023/2436.546.4
2024/2539.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.300.00
2023/24-0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Woodchurch High School
0.56 km away · Academy converter
Good
Foxfield School
0.84 km away · Community special school
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Meadowside School
1.29 km away · Community special school
Good
Birkenhead School
1.3 km away · Other independent school
Birkenhead High School Academy
1.74 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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