122
Pupils · 2024/25
19%
EAL · 2024/25
46%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 07/11/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBedford
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ridgeway School · All-through · Bedford
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
122
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
19%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
46%
Contact
Address
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EB
Local authority
Bedford
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 122 | 13.5 | 100% | 19% | 37% | 13% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 104 | 8.5 | 100% | 20% | 32% | 14% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 95 | 8.1 | 100% | 21% | 38% | 17% | 49% |
| 2021/22 | 90 | 7.5 | 100% | 19% | 37% | 15% | 48% |
| 2020/21 | 80 | 8.9 | 100% | 20% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 75 | 6.7 | 100% | 21% | 31% | 11% | 37% |
| 2017/18 | 79 | 7.9 | 100% | 18% | 29% | 11% | 44% |
| 2016/17 | 82 | 7.8 | 100% | 19% | 29% | 11% | 41% |
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