Ridgeway High School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 495 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway High School
Prenton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
858 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Ridgeway High School Prenton, North West | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 536 | #2156 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3666 of 4,090 | #15167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 858 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 858 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 60.7% | 72.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 102.9% |
| 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 | www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk | www.stpeterscatholicprimary.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 10.9).
- •Ridgeway High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 216.
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 Ridgeway High School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway High School ranks higher (18.3 vs 10.9 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 Ridgeway High School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Prenton and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway High School: 858. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway High School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Ridgeway High School is 453rd of 536 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 2156th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).