Open State Primary Mixed

The Ridgeway Primary School

Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD
405 Pupils
536 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
41.30% FSM %
195 Boys
210 Girls
About The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Reading, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 405 pupils on roll. School capacity: 536. Current headteacher: Norah Edgar.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Reading or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Earley and Woodley
Ward Church
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068909
URN 109789
Data Last Updated 09-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Kayes Chair of Governors 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorraine Doyle Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/07/2021 — N/A
Ms Ghilaine Chan Governor 01/10/2024 15/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jessica del Rio Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Norah Edgar Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Corrinne Hackett Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Suzanne Ismail Governor 19/07/2022 18/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rogerio Koscheck Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Lewis Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Ruth McEwan Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Dan Mead Governor 21/11/2023 20/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shazia Sheikh Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ridgeway Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, Reading.
The Ridgeway Primary School has 405 pupils, with a capacity of 536.
The Ridgeway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Ridgeway Primary School is Mrs Norah Edgar.
The Ridgeway Primary School is at Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD, in the Reading local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Ridgeway Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Ridgeway Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Norah Edgar
Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109789
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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