How many pupils does The Ridgeway School have?

The Ridgeway School has 114 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is The Ridgeway School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Ridgeway School is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Ridgeway School?

The Ridgeway School is located at 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB.

The Ridgeway School

14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

2–19

Ages

114

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The Ridgeway School

The Ridgeway School is an academy special converter in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 114 pupils on roll. It is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 40.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 114
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

40.7%

Free school meals

EAL

99.1%

SEN support

0.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

11.0%

Overall absence

33.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

19.67

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

5.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

50.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +10.8 vs 2023/24

£39,971

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↑ +£552 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£31,439

Spend per pupil

£33,982

Income per pupil

37%

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: 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB
Phone: 01252724562
Headteacher: Tom Byrne
Website: https://www.ridgeway.surrey.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ridgeway School?: The Ridgeway School is an academy special converter in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does The Ridgeway School have?: The Ridgeway School has 114 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is The Ridgeway School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Ridgeway School is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Ridgeway School?: The Ridgeway School is located at 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB.

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