Ridgeway High School vs Woodchurch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 558 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
Woodchurch High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Ridgeway High School Prenton, North West | Woodchurch High School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 536 | #423 of 536 |
| National rank | #3666 of 4,090 | #3460 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 858 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 858 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 60.7% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.1% | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | 51.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Prenton | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ridgeway.wirral.sch.uk | www.woodchurchhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Woodchurch High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.1 vs 18.3).
- •Woodchurch High School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 858.
- •Ridgeway High School is a local authority school while Woodchurch High School is a academy 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 Ridgeway High School better than Woodchurch High School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodchurch High School ranks higher (21.1 vs 18.3 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 Woodchurch High School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Prenton and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway High School: 858. Woodchurch High School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway High School and Woodchurch High School rank in North West?
Ridgeway High School is 453rd of 536 and Woodchurch High School is 423rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).