Open Special Mixed

Ridgewood Community High School

Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
190 Pupils
— Capacity
11–19 Age Range
62.50% FSM %
134 Boys
56 Girls
About Ridgewood Community High School

Ridgewood Community High School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Burnley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the North West region.

It has 190 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Ian Carden.

Information on Ridgewood Community High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Lanehead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 02-09-2005
UKPRN 10017078
URN 135013
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Preston Chair of Governors 11/11/2015 17/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nic Brindle Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Cain Governor 04/07/2022 03/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Carden Governor 01/09/2017 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Clare Governor 07/03/2018 04/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Lauren Fishwick Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Renshaw Governor 18/11/2024 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayne Rostron Governor 22/01/2015 23/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Whiting Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Wyatt Governor 22/01/2015 23/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgewood Community High School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Ridgewood Community High School has 190 pupils.
Ridgewood Community High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Ridgewood Community High School is Mr Ian Carden.
Ridgewood Community High School is at Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Ridgewood Community High School: Has a sixth form.
Ridgewood Community High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Carden
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 135013
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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