Ridgeway Primary Academy

About Ridgeway Primary Academy

Ridgeway Primary Academy is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 253 pupils on roll. It is part of LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

253 / 315 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ

Phone

01858465800

Headteacher

Sally Applebee

Website

www.ridgewayprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgeway Primary Academy?

Ridgeway Primary Academy is an academy converter in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary Academy have?

Ridgeway Primary Academy has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ridgeway Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Ridgeway Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ridgeway Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ridgeway Primary Academy is part of LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Ridgeway Primary Academy?

Ridgeway Primary Academy is located at The Ridgeway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ.