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About

We explore, enquire, try new things, experiment, think differently. We take appropriate risks. We inspire and lead others. We find the joy and passion in learning. We are resourceful and find innovative ways to solve problems. We develop healthy relationships, work well with others, develop social skills and become adept communicators.

We understand and enjoy others and spending time together. We are fully inclusive of others, and are respectful and tolerant. We know the benefit of harnessing the skills of others, sharing ideas, distributing workload and supporting one another to succeed and achieve. We feel part of a community.

We are responsible for our own learning and behaviour, make the right moral decisions, have opinions, know the impact of our actions and are accountable. We keep ourselves and others safe. We are responsible for our own health and well-being and that of others. We are responsible citizens – towards the world, the environment and others – showing respect, care and consideration.

We are well-rounded, independent individuals.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Why Choose Ridgeway
  • Teaching Learning
  • Rationale for our Approach
  • Contexts for Learning
  • EYFS
  • Learning Behaviour
  • Inspiring Spaces
  • PTCA
  • Partnerships
  • Ridgeway Nurture
  • Acorns
  • Meals
  • Extra Curricular
  • Premises Hire
  • Our Community Children
  • Growth Mindset

and 2 more

Key facts

URN
130915
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Croydon
Constituency
Croydon South
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1996

Governing body (13 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Joe StubbsChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Uma RajmithraGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Nichola MayGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Miss Harriet ArmstrongGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Rachel WebsterGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Nadezhda KuzminaGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Lorna BoultonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Chioma Obi-AdewoleGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Chantel ThomasGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Miss Suzanne KellyGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Suzannah FlanaganGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Gary BonselsGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Teresa JonesGovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jonathan Smith FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Hermen Anthony de Souza FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

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