# The Ridgeway School — Farnham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 101
- **Founded:** 1962
- **Principal:** Tom Byrne

## Contact

- **Address:** 14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey
- **Phone:** 01252 724562
- **Website:** https://www.ridgeway.surrey.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/farnham/the-ridgeway-school-16550

## About

The Ridgeway School is a Special School for children aged 2-19 with severe and profound multiple learning difficulties. We offer a rich curriculum that responds to each of our young people's individual needs as we seek to engage, motivate and maximise opportunities for learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jun 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Support and Care: The Ridgeway School has provided our child with exceptional support and care. Their dedication to individual learning needs is unparalleled and we've seen a significant improvement in our child's confidence and independence. The facilities are also top-notch and the staff are always friendly and approachable. *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings: We are still getting to know the school and its staff, but so far we have mixed feelings. Our child is adjusting well, but we feel that some of the facilities could be improved and the school's communication could be better. We're hoping to see more progress in the coming months. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great Progress and Friendly Staff: Our child has made great progress at The Ridgeway School. The staff are always willing to listen and adapt to our child's needs. We appreciate the emphasis on independence and social skills, which is helping our child to become more confident and self-assured. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Positive Experience: We had a positive experience at The Ridgeway School. Our child received a good education and the staff were friendly and supportive. However, we felt that the school could have been more engaging and interactive at times, but overall it was a good experience. *(Jun 2021)*

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