Is The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 131st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School

West Street, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UL

Local ranking131st of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 89
Boys: 44 (54%)
Girls: 38 (46%)
Capacity: 98 (84% full)
SEND: 22.5%
FSM Eligible: 10.1%
EAL: 1.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 21.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,775/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.5%
Mixed Other: 5.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Black African: 2.3%
White Other: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

86.5%

White British

5.6%

Mixed Other

2.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01235751254

office.3231@ridgeway.oxon.sch.uk

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West Street

Wantage, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123151
UKPRN: 10078851
Establishment No.: 3231

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