Ridgeway Primary Academy
School Name: Ridgeway Primary Academy Address: Grange Road, Chasetown Town/City: Burntwood County: Staffordshire Postcode: WS7 4TU Telephone Number: 01543 227170 Website: www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 0-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2022 Trust: Primitas Learning Partnership
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.