How many pupils does Ridgeway Primary Academy have?

Ridgeway Primary Academy has 253 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Ridgeway Primary Academy?

The headteacher of Ridgeway Primary Academy is Sally Applebee.

What type of school is Ridgeway Primary Academy?

Ridgeway Primary Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Ridgeway Primary Academy in?

Ridgeway Primary Academy is in the Leicestershire local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Ridgeway Primary Academy

The Ridgeway, Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7HQ

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 29 September 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026.

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253

Pupils

11.9%

Free school meals

1 July 2012

Opened

About this school

Ridgeway Primary Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Harborough, Leicestershire. The school has 253 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 29 September 2021). Last inspected 10 February 2026. The Headteacher is Sally Applebee. The school is administered by Leicestershire local authority. It belongs to LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 July 2012.

School details

Headteacher: Sally Applebee
Trust: LEARN ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Leicestershire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 138347

Contact

01858465800 office@rpa.learnat.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Ridgeway Primary Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Leicestershire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

59%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →