The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Swindon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 1st of 16 secondary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is an inclusive and aspirational school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. There are clear routines in place, which all pupils understand. Pupils report that bullying is rare. When it does occur, it is dealt with swiftly. Pupils enjoy school and feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils are challenged to achieve their best. As a result, pupils at Ridgeway achieve very well. Pupils learn about issues that are happening in the world around them. Students in the sixth form are well supported both academically and pastorally. They enjoy engaging in challenging lessons. There are a range of extra-curricular activities on offer, including many sports and performing arts opportunities. The school's drama productions are a highlight for many pupils and staff. Guest speakers visit the school frequently, giving pupils access to varied opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils learn about other cultures through the curriculum and through celebration days. Students in the sixth form take part in a range of enrichment activities alongside their academic qualifications.
What the school should improve
- Leaders monitor pupils' behaviour closely at all times. However, this does not ensure that all pupils are highly motivated and have high levels of self-control when unsupervised. Leaders should develop a culture which encourages all pupils to develop greater self-control and consistently positive attitudes to their education.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
270 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
102 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,616 pupils on roll, with places for 1,450
Schools near The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commonweal School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| The Deanery CofE Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Lawn Manor Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| UTC Swindon | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
| St Joseph's Catholic College | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Adrian Cush
- Phone
- 01793846100
- Address
- Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 137160
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.