Opened in January 1974 in a purpose built single storey building, Ridgeway School is situated on an educational campus in Kempston, which includes a Child Development Centre and Kempston Academy.

[2] In January 2010, Bedford Borough Council confirmed its intention to merge Ridgeway School and Grange School on the Ridgeway site in the next few years.

The new combined school was planned to be rebuilt to accommodate the broader range of pupils.

[3] However, in March 2013 Grange School converted to academy status and the move is on hold.

Three new classrooms were constructed at Ridgeway School for use at the start of September 2013.