The Ridgeway School
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Farnham, Surrey
The Ridgeway School is a special school in Farnham, Surrey for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 4 June 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU9 8HB
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Surrey
- Pupils on roll
- 113 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 40.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 4 June 2025
Strengths
- “Despite these challenges, the school remains extremely ambitious for what all pupils can achieve and experience.”
- “The school knows pupils’ needs and aspirations well.”
- “With strong support, pupils achieve the ambitious outcomes set by the school, ensuring they are well prepared for their next stage.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 July 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for The Ridgeway School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Straight-line distance, in Surrey.
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