SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ridgeway Secondary School

Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted

Inadequate

May 2025

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

Academic picture

46.9school · 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

46.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.0%

Basics 9-5

54.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

46.9

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	35.6	46.4
2023/24	44.4	46.4
2024/25	46.9	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.62	0.00
2023/24	+0.43	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

22.6%

EBacc APS

4.17

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

19.4%

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Nearby secondary schools

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St Augustine's Catholic High School

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Outstanding

Studley High School

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Outstanding

Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

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Good

Walkwood Church of England Middle School

4.1 km away · Academy converter

Good

Woodfield Academy

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Requires improvement

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About Ridgeway Secondary School

Ridgeway Secondary School is a secondary school in Redditch, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 99 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 338 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jun 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Ridgeway Secondary School)
Oct 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Ridgeway Secondary School)
May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Ridgeway Secondary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway Secondary School

What is Ridgeway Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Ridgeway Secondary School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Ridgeway Secondary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 99 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Ridgeway Secondary School.

What are Ridgeway Secondary School's latest exam results?

Ridgeway Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Ridgeway Secondary School located?

Ridgeway Secondary School is a secondary school in Redditch, Worcestershire (B96 6BD).

How many pupils attend Ridgeway Secondary School?

Ridgeway Secondary School has around 338 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ridgeway Secondary School with other schools?

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