Ridgeway Academy
School Name: Ridgeway Academy Address: Herns Lane Town/City: Welwyn Garden City Postcode: AL7 2AF Country: 100081156597 Telephone Number: 01707 351350 Website: https://ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2018 Trust: Alban Academies Trust Sponsor: Alban Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mitcherson
Capacity: 1220
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 897 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.4%
URN: 146305
DfE Number: 919/4031
UKPRN: 10068455
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (E07000241)
Constituency: Welwyn Hatfield (E14001027)
Electoral Ward: Haldens (E05011059)
Easting & Northing: 525654E, 213071N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 10.1" N 0° 10' 44.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRR3C+4C
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Janette Atkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 August 2026.
- Mrs Catherine Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
- Mrs Anne Garland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Ms Anne Lyons - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Paul McNally - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Sally Parrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2023.
- Mr Martin Petersen - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Picariello - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2024.
- Mrs Rebecca Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2024.
- Mr Charles Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
- Mrs Liz Tillett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Daniel Townson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 August 2026.
- Mrs Julie Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2024.