Co-op Academy Hillside vs Ridgeway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 571 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Hillside
Prenton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
177 students
Ridgeway High School
Prenton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Hillside Prenton, North West | Ridgeway High School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2103 of 2,286 | #453 of 536 |
| National rank | #14916 of 15,697 | #3666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 177 | 858 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 858 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 60.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Prenton | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hillside.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 13.1).
- •Ridgeway High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 177.
- •Co-op Academy Hillside is a academy school while Ridgeway High School 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 Co-op Academy Hillside better than Ridgeway High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway High School ranks higher (18.3 vs 13.1 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 Co-op Academy Hillside and Ridgeway High School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Prenton and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Hillside: 177. Ridgeway High School: 858. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Hillside and Ridgeway High School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Hillside is 2103rd of 2,286 and Ridgeway High School is 453rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).