Ridgeway Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ridgeway Academy
Address: Herns Lane
Town/City: Welwyn Garden City
Postcode: AL7 2AF
Country: 100081156597
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: Alban Academies Trust
Sponsor: Alban Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.