Is Ridgeway Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 188th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ridgeway Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ridgeway Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Ridgeway Primary Academy 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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Ridgeway Primary Academy

The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, LE16 7HQ

Local ranking188th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 253
Boys: 128 (55%)
Girls: 106 (45%)
Capacity: 315 (74% full)
SEND: 18.2%
FSM Eligible: 12.3%
EAL: 5.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,458/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.2%
White Other: 6.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Chinese: 0.4%

85.2%

White British

6.0%

White Other

4.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01858465800

sbishop@learnat.uk

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The Ridgeway

Market Harborough, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138347
UKPRN: 10037664
Establishment No.: 2179
Trust: LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST

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