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Ridgeway Academy

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Ridgeway Academy

Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
929
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.7%
Attainment 8
35.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
24.2%

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
15.7%
EBacc APS
2.92
EBacc 9-5
2.0%
EBacc 9-4
4.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.67
A*-A Grades
11.0%
A*-B Grades
24.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 48 students entered

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About Ridgeway Academy

Ridgeway Academy is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 929 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Sir Frederic Osborn School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway Academy

What is Ridgeway Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Ridgeway Academy's latest exam results?
Ridgeway Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ridgeway Academy located?
Ridgeway Academy is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (AL7 2AF).
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Academy?
Ridgeway Academy has around 929 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ridgeway Academy with other schools?
View Ridgeway Academy'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 Hertfordshire.