How many pupils does Ridgewell Church of England Primary School have?

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School has 57 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Ridgewell Church of England Primary School?

The headteacher of Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is Kirsty Stuart.

What type of school is Ridgewell Church of England Primary School?

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Ridgewell Church of England Primary School in?

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is in the Essex local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School

Church Lane, Ridgewell, Braintree, Essex, CO9 4SA

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 11 January 2022). Last inspected 24 February 2026.

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Pupils

33.3%

Free school meals

1 August 2017

Opened

About this school

Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Braintree, Essex. The school has 57 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 11 January 2022). Last inspected 24 February 2026. The Headteacher is Kirsty Stuart. The school is administered by Essex local authority. It belongs to THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 August 2017.

School details

Head: Kirsty Stuart
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
Local authority: Essex
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
URN: 144645

Contact

01440785364 admin.ridgewell@dcvst.org Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Ridgewell Church of England Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Essex). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

77%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

15%

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 →