Ridgeway Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ridgeway Primary Academy
Address: Grange Road, Chasetown
Town/City: Burntwood
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: WS7 4TU
Telephone Number: 01543 227170
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Primitas Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Laura Gray
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 608 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 145% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.2%

Location and administration

URN: 149128
DfE Number: 860/2418
UKPRN: 10090455
UPRN: 100032229053
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Lichfield (E07000194)
Constituency: Lichfield (E14001335)
Electoral Ward: Summerfield & All Saints (E05010671)

Easting & Northing: 405231E, 308174N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 40' 18.8" N 1° 55' 26.2" W
Plus Code: 9C4WM3CG+QC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools
Governors

  • Mr Jack Andrea - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Mr Jack Andrea - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Miss Emily Banks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Broadhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Sarah Bromley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Cadman - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth CHAWNER - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr Grant Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mrs Val Grundy - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Headteacher Joanne Jelves - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Mr Richard Mayfield - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mr Jayachandran Nair - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Emma Smallman - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Walden - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2028.
  • Mrs Clair Willett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2028.