Ridgeway High School vs The Mosslands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km 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
The Mosslands School
Wallasey · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
848 students
| Measure | Ridgeway High School Prenton, North West | The Mosslands School Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 536 | #484 of 536 |
| National rank | #3666 of 4,090 | #3823 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 858 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 858 | 848 |
| Free school meals | 60.7% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 53.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.1% | 19.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | 41.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 19.2 |
| town | Prenton | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk | www.mosslands.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 14.5).
- •Ridgeway High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 848.
- •Ridgeway High School is co-educational and The Mosslands School is boys.
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 The Mosslands School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway High School ranks higher (18.3 vs 14.5 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 The Mosslands School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway High School: 858. The Mosslands School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway High School and The Mosslands School rank in North West?
Ridgeway High School is 453rd of 536 and The Mosslands School is 484th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).