Ridgeway Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Welwyn Garden City (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to welcome you to Ridgeway Academy. We are committed to providing an excellent education equipping your child to achieve their best academically, grow personally, and prepare for a successful future. We work hard at Ridgeway Academy and our expectation is that everyone endeavours to do their best in all that they do.
The very highest standards of conduct, respect, effort and personal attainment are our goal for all members of our school. We are a caring and well-disciplined school and our key aim is to ensure that all students realise their potential. We are a happy school, with an energetic and talented staff committed to the achievement of our young people.
Everyone has a part to play at Ridgeway Academy and everyone is listened to. Team work is precious, but so too are initiative and originality. We encourage positive attitudes and a can-do culture.
We provide a secure, safe environment in which all our young people feel valued, where they can develop the skills, attributes and confidence which will serve them well throughout their life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 146305
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Liz Tillett | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Carr | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Roop Roy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr William Rogers | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dawid Soltysik | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Cameron Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nicola Picariello | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Daniel Townson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Mitcherson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Sally Parrett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amanda Miller Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Williams Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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