Ridgeway Primary Academy wants pupils to be happy, secure and valued. Pupils certainly are happy and feel safe. They say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries they may have. The school has high expectations of every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils meet these expectations and achieve well. The school invites adults from different occupations to speak with pupils. This raises pupils career aspirations and encourages pupils to think about their future. In lessons, most pupils are focused and relish taking part in class discussions. Around school, pupils hold open doors and greet their peers and adults. The playground is harmonious. Pupils of different ages enjoy playing in the mud kitchen and in the different play pods. The pupils who sometimes find it difficult to manage their behaviour are supported well. Pupils develop their leadership skills by taking on different roles in the ministries of the ‘Pupil Parliament’. As literature, health and music ministers, for example, pupils have the chance to promote and improve these aspects across the school. Pupils enjoy taking part in clubs such as cooking, gymnastics, football and youth club.