This is a school for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. A small proportion has additional autism spectrum disorders and/or challenging behavioural difficulties. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or are in the process of receiving one. A few pupils are in the care of the local authority. The vast majority of pupils are White British and none speaks English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium (additional funding for those known to be eligible for free school meals, those looked after by the local authority and those from service families) is average. The school is based on three different sites. There is a purpose-built nursery, based on a local primary school campus which is jointly managed by both schools and which provides inclusive education for three-year-olds. Ridgeway children spend part of each week at this nursery. There is Early Years Foundation Stage provision at the main site for children in the Reception class. There is accommodation at the local Farnham College for those sixth form students who have the level of independence required to access it. Other sixth formers have their own accommodation at the main site.