How many pupils does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy have?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

58% of pupils at Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is located at The Buffer, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT.

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

The Buffer, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT

Not rated

Inspected 18 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

208

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 208 / 210 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.8%

Free school meals

12.8%

EAL

8.7%

SEN support

11.1%

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)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

9.8%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

20.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

13.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£43,736

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,333 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£4,721

Spend per pupil

£4,928

Income per pupil

38%

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: The Buffer, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT
Phone: 01793677471
Principal: Laura Gibbard
Website: www.ridgewayfarmcea.org

Academy Trust

THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?: Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy have?: Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?: Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is located at The Buffer, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT.

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