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Ridgeway Primary School

Southcote Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 0EQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
642
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Ridgeway Primary School

Ridgeway Primary School is a community school in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 642 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Croydon →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
642 / 708 (91%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4.2%
Free school meals
26.4%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
13.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
9%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.41
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24
21.6
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24
37.09
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +6.6 vs 2023/24
£56,922
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,896 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,193
Spend per pupil
£6,932
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Southcote Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 0EQ
Phone
02086578063
Co-Headteachers
Rebecca Shelley & Miss Suzanne Kelly (Co-Headteachers)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgeway Primary School?
Ridgeway Primary School is a community school in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary School have?
Ridgeway Primary School has 642 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ridgeway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Ridgeway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ridgeway Primary School?
Ridgeway Primary School is located at Southcote Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 0EQ.

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