Fender Primary School vs Ridgeway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 711 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fender Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
275 students
Ridgeway High School
Prenton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
| Measure | Fender Primary School Wirral, North West | Ridgeway High School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2209 of 2,286 | #453 of 536 |
| National rank | #15440 of 15,697 | #3666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 275 | 858 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 858 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | 60.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | fenderprimary.com/ | www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 7.8).
- •Ridgeway High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 275.
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 Fender Primary School better than Ridgeway High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway High School ranks higher (18.3 vs 7.8 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 Fender Primary School and Ridgeway High School?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fender Primary School: 275. Ridgeway High School: 858. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fender Primary School and Ridgeway High School rank in North West?
Fender Primary School is 2209th of 2,286 and Ridgeway High School is 453rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).