Commonswood Primary & Nursery School vs Ridgeway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
WELWYN GARDEN CITY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Ridgeway Academy
Welwyn Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
875 students
| Measure | Commonswood Primary & Nursery School WELWYN GARDEN CITY, East of England | Ridgeway Academy Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #648 of 1,872 | #413 of 460 |
| National rank | #5288 of 15,697 | #3458 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 410 | 875 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 875 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.commonswood.herts.sch.uk/ | ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 21.1).
- •Ridgeway Academy is the larger school with 875 students compared with 410.
- •Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Ridgeway Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School better than Ridgeway Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Commonswood Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (62.7 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Commonswood Primary & Nursery School and Ridgeway Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between WELWYN GARDEN CITY and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School: 410. Ridgeway Academy: 875. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Commonswood Primary & Nursery School and Ridgeway Academy rank in East of England?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is 648th of 1,872 and Ridgeway Academy is 413th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).