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Ridgeway School

Ridgeway School, Bedford
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Ridgeway School

Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB

A Good-rated special school in Bedford where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
122
Ages
2-19
FSM
35.6%
Capacity
125
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Ridgeway School

Ridgeway School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 29 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 122 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hill Rise, Bedford, MK42 7EB | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway School

What is Ridgeway School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What do parents say about Ridgeway School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 29 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Ridgeway School.
What are Ridgeway School's latest exam results?
Ridgeway School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ridgeway School located?
Ridgeway School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7EB).
How many pupils attend Ridgeway School?
Ridgeway School has around 122 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ridgeway School with other schools?
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