Ridgeway Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ridgeway Academy
Address: Herns Lane
Town/City: Welwyn Garden City
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL7 2AF
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01707 351350
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Ambition Education Trust
Sponsor: Ambition Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Mitcherson
Capacity: 1220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 875 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.5%

Location and administration

URN: 146305
DfE Number: 919/4031
UKPRN: 10068455
UPRN: 100081156597
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (E07000241)
Constituency: Welwyn Hatfield (E14001573)
Electoral Ward: Haldens (E05011059)

Easting & Northing: 525654E, 213071N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 10.1" N 0° 10' 44.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRR3C+4C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Panshanger Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Watchlytes Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Springmead Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Waterside Academy (1.2km)
  7. Holwell Primary School (1.4km)
  8. Ludwick Nursery School (1.5km)
  9. Peartree Primary School (1.5km)
  10. St John's CofE Primary School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Daniel Carr - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Amanda Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Mitcherson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sally Parrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Picariello - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Mr William Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mr Roop Roy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Cameron Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Dawid Soltysik - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Liz Tillett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Townson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 August 2030.
  • Mrs Julie Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.