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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJ

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Pupils
1,573
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.5%
Attainment 8
53.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.4%
Basics 9-5
61.9%

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
76.3%
EBacc APS
5.07
EBacc 9-5
29.3%
EBacc 9-4
43.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.30
A*-A Grades
31.7%
A*-B Grades
57.8%
AAB+ %
28.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 109 students entered

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About The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. The school has around 1,573 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Inverary Road, Swindon, SN4 9DJ | More schools in Swindon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

What is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College located?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Swindon, Swindon (SN4 9DJ).
How many pupils attend The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College has around 1,573 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College with other schools?
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