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Ridgewood Community High School

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Ridgewood Community High School

Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2013

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

Academic picture

0.0school · 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

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

0.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/250.046.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
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.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Sir John Thursby Community College
0.16 km away · Foundation school
Good
Compass Community School Lancashire
1.18 km away · Other independent special school
Silver Birch School
1.18 km away · Other independent special school
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
1.21 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Olive High Boys
1.63 km away · Other independent school

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About Ridgewood Community High School

Ridgewood Community High School is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.0. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood Community High School

What is Ridgewood Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgewood Community High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Ridgewood Community High School's latest exam results?
Ridgewood Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ridgewood Community High School located?
Ridgewood Community High School is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 2AT).
How many pupils attend Ridgewood Community High School?
Ridgewood Community High School has around 190 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ridgewood Community High School with other schools?
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