Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ridgeway Secondary School

Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD
Part of: SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch, B96 6BD
338 Pupils
600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
173 Boys
165 Girls
About Ridgeway Secondary School

Ridgeway Secondary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Redditch, Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 338 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Matt Ball.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Worcestershire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Redditch
Parliamentary Constituency Redditch
Ward Astwood Bank & Feckenham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10091321
URN 149437
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Torrington Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Baylis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 31/12/2025 N/A
Mr David Allden Local Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louisa Allen Local Governor 01/09/2022 08/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Ball Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mark Banwell Local Governor 01/09/2022 08/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Keeling Local Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Shari Lewison-Frisch Local Governor 01/09/2022 30/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mabel Micah Local Governor 13/11/2024 12/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Outhwaite Local Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Samuel Local Governor 13/03/2024 03/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Astwood Bank Primary School
1.2 km • Redditch
Other
St Augustine's Catholic High School
2.49 km • Redditch
Other
Feckenham CofE Primary School
2.95 km • Redditch
Other
Crabbs Cross Academy
3.11 km • Redditch
Other
Studley High School
3.3 km • Studley
Other
Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
3.43 km • Studley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgeway Secondary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Redditch, Worcestershire.
Ridgeway Secondary School has 338 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Ridgeway Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Ridgeway Secondary School is Mr Matt Ball.
Ridgeway Secondary School is at Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Ridgeway Secondary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ridgeway Secondary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Ball
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD
01527892867
www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk
Location
B96 6BD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149437
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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