Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Swindon, South West SN5 4GT · Wiltshire
#1087 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#9982 of 15,697 nationally
About Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is a academy primary located in Swindon, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 211 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 40.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1087th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 211; capacity filled 100.5%.
There are 93 schools in Swindon; Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy ranks 65th of 89 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 211
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Peatmoor Community Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 412 m away
Brook Field Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students · 1.2 km away
St Francis CofE Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students · 1.7 km away
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
407 students · 2.0 km away
Nova Hreod Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,044 students · 2.1 km away
Moredon Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
370 students · 2.2 km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
318 students · 2.2 km away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
261 students · 2.2 km away
Haydonleigh Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
540 students · 2.2 km away
Orchid Vale Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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211 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
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211 students
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
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211 students
St Vigor & St John Church School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
211 students
King's Gate Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Priorswood Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy a good school?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy has a Success Index (England) of 40.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1087 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy rank in South West?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy ranks #1087 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #9982 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy had 211 students in 2025.
Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.