Ridgeway Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
5 of 6 in Welwyn Hatfield
Pupils
875
First preferences per place
0.59
2026/27
Absence
11.5%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 37.9 | 35.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 27% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 34% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 | -0.47 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Monk's Walk School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- Stanborough School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- The Sele School · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- Onslow St Audrey's School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School · 3.6 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Richard Hale School · 4.3 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
Best secondary schools in Welwyn Garden City · Best secondary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Ridgeway Academy is in Panshanger (typical home £371,000, crime average).
What is Ridgeway Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Ridgeway Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ridgeway Academy is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.