190
Pupils · 2024/25
27%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 16/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ridgewood Community High School · Secondary with sixth form · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
190
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
27%
FSM eligible
65%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
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 | 190 | 9.5 | 100% | 27% | 65% | 14% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 186 | 9.3 | 100% | 28% | 65% | 14% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 182 | 9.6 | 100% | 29% | 60% | 11% | 31% |
| 2021/22 | 163 | 11.6 | 100% | 24% | 56% | 13% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 168 | 9.4 | 100% | 26% | 46% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 131 | 9.5 | 100% | 26% | 60% | 8% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 112 | 8.2 | 100% | 24% | 63% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 111 | 8.3 | 100% | 21% | 58% | 8% | 29% |
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