Ridgeway High School
Foundation school
Prenton, CH43 9EB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
14 of 19 in Wirral
Pupils
858
First preferences per place
0.81
2026/27
Absence
12.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 36.5 | 39.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 22% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 21% | 19% | 21% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.16 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Woodchurch High School · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
- Birkenhead High School Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
- Upton Hall School FCJ · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 5% in England
- St Anselm's College · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 10% in England
- Birkenhead Park School · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Prenton High School for Girls · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Birkenhead · Best secondary schools in Merseyside
The neighbourhood
Ridgeway High School is in Noctorum South (typical home £230,000, crime very low).
What is Ridgeway High School's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ridgeway High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ridgeway High School is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.