Ridgewell Church of England Primary School vs St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Halstead, East of England | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1305 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #10719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk | www.st-margaretscofe.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 37.5).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is the larger school with 63 students compared with 55.
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is a local authority 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 Ridgewell Church of England Primary School better than St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewell Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 37.5 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 Ridgewell Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School: 55. St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgewell Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield rank in East of England?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is 1305th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).