Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixed
About the school
“The very highest standards of conduct, respect, effort and personal attainment are our goal for all members of our school. We are a caring and well-disciplined school and our key aim is to ensure that all students realise their potential.”
Established school - open since before 2018.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 7 July 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 929
- Multi-academy trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Phone
- 01707351350