Ridgewood High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ridgewood High School
Address: Park Road West, Wollaston
Town/City: Stourbridge
County: West Midlands
Postcode: DY8 3NQ
Telephone Number: 01384 958981
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Stour Vale Academy Trust
Sponsor: Stour Vale Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Cannon
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 641 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.8%

Location and administration

URN: 141712
DfE Number: 332/4121
UKPRN: 10048914
UPRN: 90143532
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Dudley (E08000027)
Constituency: Stourbridge (E14001524)
Electoral Ward: Norton (E05015918)

Easting & Northing: 388287E, 284455N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 30.8" N 2° 10' 25.23" W
Plus Code: 9C4VFR5G+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Bache - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Emma Barnes - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
  • Cynthia Rosanne Bartlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2026.
  • Cynthia Rosanne Bartlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Mr James Cannon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Rebecca Davies-Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Mr Iain Duff - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mr Rob Mayer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Kirsty Powis - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2027.
  • Kate Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2027.
  • Scott Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Claire Whittingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.