Ridgeway Academy vs Watchlytes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 547 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Academy
Welwyn Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
875 students
Watchlytes Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Academy Welwyn Garden City, East of England | Watchlytes Primary School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 460 | #820 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3458 of 4,090 | #6792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 875 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 875 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | ridgeway.herts.sch.uk/ | watchlytesprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Watchlytes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 21.1).
- •Ridgeway Academy is the larger school with 875 students compared with 158.
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 Ridgeway Academy better than Watchlytes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Watchlytes Primary School ranks higher (55.6 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 Ridgeway Academy and Watchlytes Primary School?
About 547 m in a straight line, between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway Academy: 875. Watchlytes Primary School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway Academy and Watchlytes Primary School rank in East of England?
Ridgeway Academy is 413th of 460 and Watchlytes Primary School is 820th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).