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Ridgewood School

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN5 7UB

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

1,425

Local authority

Doncaster

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 1,425 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN5
20
Secondary in DN5
2
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Secondary in Doncaster LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

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    Academy converter · Secondary

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137603

Location

Address
Barnsley Road, Scawsby
Postcode
DN5 7UB
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,425
Boys / girls
687 / 738
School capacity
1,512
Capacity fill
1,425 / 1,512 (94%)
Free school meals
21%
FSM pupils
250
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: LEGER EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
LEGER EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01302783939
Website
http://www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk

Official links