Ridgewell Church of England Primary School vs Stour Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 5.9 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
Stour Valley Community School
Sudbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
569 students
| Measure | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Halstead, East of England | Stour Valley Community School Sudbury, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #215 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1720 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 55 | 569 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 569 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead | Sudbury |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk | www.stourvalley.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ridgewell Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 55.0).
- •Stour Valley Community School is the larger school with 569 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 Stour Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewell Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 55.0 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 Stour Valley Community School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Sudbury in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School: 55. Stour Valley Community School: 569. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgewell Church of England Primary School and Stour Valley Community School rank in East of England?
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is unranked and Stour Valley Community School is 215th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).