'Outstanding', Ofsted June 2010

In a recent Ofsted inspection Ridgeway was once again judged as being 'Outstanding'.  We are now in an elite 8% group of secondary schools in the country to have received the 'Outstanding' Ofsted status.

Headlines

'The school provides a safe, calm and stimulating atmosphere.'

'The improvements have been brought about as a result of the high ambition and strong sense of purpose communicated by the head, and other senior leaders and shared by staff.'

'Teachers have very good subject knowledge.'

'A high proportion of teaching is good or outstanding.'

'Students receive exceptional levels of pastoral care.'

'The Learning for Life part of the curriculum is very well planned to develop Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural awareness.'

'Partnerships work and relationships with parents and carers are highly effective.'

Click here to read the full Ofsted 2010 report.