Ridgeway Academy Catchment Area
Ridgeway Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 929 pupils, and a capacity of 1220 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
929
Pupils
1,220
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Ridgeway Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ridgeway Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Ridgeway Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146305
Other Secondary Schools in Welwyn Garden City
If Ridgeway Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Welwyn Garden City are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ridgeway Academy
Is Ridgeway Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ridgeway Academy has a capacity of 1220 places and currently has 929 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Ridgeway Academy? ▾
Admission to Ridgeway Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ridgeway Academy cover? ▾
Ridgeway Academy is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ridgeway Academy? ▾
Ridgeway Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.