The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a academy converter secondary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1573 pupils, and a capacity of 1450 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,573
Pupils
1,450
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Swindon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Swindon catchment area documents →The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College — School Information
- Full address
- Inverary Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137160
Other Secondary Schools in Swindon
If The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Catchment Area
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The Commonweal School Catchment Area
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Lydiard Park Academy Catchment Area
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The Dorcan Academy Catchment Area
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Nova Hreod Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Is The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College currently has 1573 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1450 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College? ▾
Admission to The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is managed by Swindon. 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 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College cover? ▾
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Swindon, 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 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College? ▾
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.