Ridgewell Church of England Primary School vs Steeple Bumpstead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 6.0 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
Steeple Bumpstead Primary School
Haverhill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Halstead, East of England | Steeple Bumpstead Primary School Haverhill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #593 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #4788 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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 | Haverhill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk | www.steepleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 65.4).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 55.
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 Steeple Bumpstead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewell Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 65.4 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 Steeple Bumpstead Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Haverhill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School: 55. Steeple Bumpstead Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgewell Church of England Primary School and Steeple Bumpstead Primary School rank in East of England?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is unranked and Steeple Bumpstead Primary School is 593rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).