Open Other Mixed

The Ridgeway School

14 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU9 8HB
Part of: WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
114 Pupils
Capacity
2–19 Age Range
38.30% FSM %
73 Boys
41 Girls
About The Ridgeway School

The Ridgeway School is a Not applicable Academies serving Farnham and the surrounding area in Surrey with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the South East region.

It has 114 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Tom Byrne.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Waverley
Parliamentary Constituency Farnham and Bordon
Ward Farnham Bourne
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10053925
URN 141843
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ben Newton Chair of Local Governing Body 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Byrne Local Governor 01/08/2023 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Laura Chamberlin Local Governor 04/09/2023 03/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Danny Johnson Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Johnson Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Jo Rendall Local Governor 22/03/2022 21/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Sawtell Local Governor 11/11/2023 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Simmons Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sue Stephens Local Governor 26/03/2023 25/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ridgeway School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Farnham, Surrey.
The Ridgeway School has 114 pupils.
The Ridgeway School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Ridgeway School is Mr Tom Byrne.
The Ridgeway School is at 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU9 8HB, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Ridgeway School: Has a sixth form.
The Ridgeway School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tom Byrne
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU9 8HB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 141843
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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