Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ridgeway Academy

Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
Part of: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ridgeway Academy
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
929 Pupils
1,220 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
31.70% FSM %
488 Boys
441 Girls
About Ridgeway Academy

Located in Welwyn Garden City (AL7 2AF), Ridgeway Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 929 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,220. Current headteacher: Sarah Mitcherson.

Data for Ridgeway Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary Constituency Welwyn Hatfield
Ward Haldens
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068455
URN 146305
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Liz Tillett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janette Atkins Local Governor 18/08/2022 04/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Garland Local Governor 01/09/2018 08/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerri Lewinton Local Governor 11/07/2023 11/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anne Lyons Local Governor 01/09/2018 24/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Miller Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Mitcherson Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sally Parrett Local Governor 11/07/2019 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Picariello Local Governor 08/12/2024 07/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr William Rogers Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Roop Roy Local Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Cameron Smith Local Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Panshanger Primary School
0.23 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
Watchlytes Primary School
0.55 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
Springmead Primary School
0.67 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
0.91 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
1.1 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
Waterside Academy
1.16 km • Welwyn Garden City
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgeway Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
Ridgeway Academy has 929 pupils, with a capacity of 1,220.
Ridgeway Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ridgeway Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ridgeway Academy is Mrs Sarah Mitcherson.
Ridgeway Academy is at Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Ridgeway Academy: Has a sixth form.
Ridgeway Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Mitcherson
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
01707351350
ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/
Location
AL7 2AF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146305
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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