Ridgeway High School Catchment Area
Ridgeway High School is a foundation secondary school in Prenton, Wirral , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 903 pupils, and a capacity of 885 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
903
Pupils
885
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Ridgeway High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Ridgeway High School are allocated by Wirral using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wirral before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wirral catchment area documents →Ridgeway High School — School Information
- Full address
- Noctorum Avenue, Noctorum, Prenton, CH43 9EB
- Local authority
- Wirral
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 56.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105097
Other Secondary Schools in Prenton
If Ridgeway High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Prenton are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ridgeway High School
Is Ridgeway High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ridgeway High School currently has 903 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 885 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ridgeway High School? ▾
Admission to Ridgeway High School is managed by Wirral. 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 High School cover? ▾
Ridgeway High School is a secondary school in Prenton, Wirral, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ridgeway High School? ▾
Ridgeway High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.