Ambition, determination and joy permeate The Ridgeway School. All who are part of it are in no doubt that pupils are valued for who they are and for who they can become. Pupils are happy here. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many wrote about staff who ‘never give up’ and describe the school as ‘fantastic’. One parent commented, ‘Our children are celebrated at every level.’ Another wrote, ‘I don’t think a parent could ask for much more.’ Staff work closely with families to make sure that they know pupils well. Staff put pupils’ welfare and well-being at the heart of all they do and work hard to keep them safe. While all agree that bullying does not really happen at the school, staff deal very well with any unkind behaviour. Pupils enjoy the vast range of activities they do at school and are keen to attend. They behave extremely well and are, rightly, proud of their many successes. Staff do all they can to help pupils to communicate their views and ideas. They aim to do all they can to enable pupils to live happy and successful lives.